CVE-2024-31899: IBM Cognos Command Center 10.2.4.1 and 10.2.5 could disclose highly sensitive user information to an authentic

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-31899 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting cognos command center. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

IBM Cognos Command Center 10.2.4.1 and 10.2.5 could disclose highly sensitive user information to an authenticated user with physical access to the device.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Physical
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 92%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-256, CWE-522
Published	2024-09-26
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): IBM Corporation · Vendor: ibm

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-09-26 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:28 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ibm cognos command center DOWNGRADE

Affected: 10.2.4.1 · 10.2.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 10.2.4.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy cognos-command-center || rpm -q cognos-command-center || cognos-command-center --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 10.2.4.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison cognos-command-center sudo apt install cognos-command-center=<VERSION_BEFORE_10.2.4.1> sudo apt-mark hold cognos-command-center

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list cognos-command-center sudo dnf downgrade cognos-command-center-<VERSION_BEFORE_10.2.4.1> sudo dnf versionlock add cognos-command-center

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-31899?

cognos command center: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-31899 being exploited?

CVE-2024-31899 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-31899 affect?

CVE-2024-31899 affects cognos command center. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). IBM Cognos Command Center 10.2.4.1 and 10.2.5 could disclose highly sensitive user information to an authenticated user with physical access to the device.

How urgent is CVE-2024-31899?

Priority 17/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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