CVE-2024-28777
IBM Cognos Controller Unrestricted Deserialization Vulnerability
Description
IBM Cognos Controller 11.0.0 through 11.0.1 FP3 and IBM Controller 11.1.0 is vulnerable to unrestricted deserialization. This vulnerability allows users to execute arbitrary code, escalate privileges, or cause denial of service attacks by exploiting the unrestricted deserialization of types in the application.
INFO
Published Date :
Feb. 19, 2025, 4:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 25, 2025, 8:28 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
Yes !
Impact Score :
5.9
Exploitability Score :
2.8
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2024-28777
vulnerability.
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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2024-28777.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7183597 | Vendor Advisory |
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jul. 25, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:controller:11.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_controller:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 11.0.0 up to (excluding) 11.0.1.4 OR cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type IBM Corporation: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7183597 Types: Vendor Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Feb. 19, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description IBM Cognos Controller 11.0.0 through 11.0.1 FP3 and IBM Controller 11.1.0 is vulnerable to unrestricted deserialization. This vulnerability allows users to execute arbitrary code, escalate privileges, or cause denial of service attacks by exploiting the unrestricted deserialization of types in the application. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-502 Added Reference https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7183597
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2024-28777 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2024-28777
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