IBM Cognos Command Center BinaryFormatter Vulnerability Allowing Arbitrary Code Execution

Vulnerability

A vulnerability exists in IBM Cognos Command Center versions 10.2.4.1 and 10.2.5, allowing local users to execute arbitrary code on the system. This issue arises from the unsafe use of the BinaryFormatter function, which can be exploited to execute unauthorized code.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized code execution on the affected system.

Remediation

Users are advised to upgrade to IBM Cognos Command Center 10.2.5 FP1 IF1, available for download from Fix Central.

Added: Aug 26, 2025, 5:25 PM
Updated: Aug 26, 2025, 5:25 PM

Vulnerability Rating

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spread
1.4
impact
10.0
exploitability
3.5
remediation
7.7
relevance
0.4
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
1.7

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