CVE-2025-1994: IBM Cognos Command Center 10.2.4.1 and 10.2.5 could allow a local user to execute arbitrary code on the sy

Routine

HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2025-1994 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) 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 allow a local user to execute arbitrary code on the system due to the use of unsafe use of the BinaryFormatter function.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 95%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-242
Published	2025-08-26
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

2025-08-26 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:40 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-2025-1994?

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

Is CVE-2025-1994 being exploited?

CVE-2025-1994 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-2025-1994 affect?

CVE-2025-1994 affects cognos command center. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). IBM Cognos Command Center 10.2.4.1 and 10.2.5 could allow a local user to execute arbitrary code on the system due to the use of unsafe use of the BinaryFormatter function.

How urgent is CVE-2025-1994?

Priority 29/100. High severity

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