CVE-2025-2697: IBM Cognos Command Center 10.2.4.1 and 10.2.5 could allow a remote attacker to conduct phishing attacks, usi

Routine

HIGH 7.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2025-2697 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.4) 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 remote attacker to conduct phishing attacks, using an open redirect attack. By persuading a victim to visit a specially crafted Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to spoof the URL displayed to redirect a user to a malicious Web site that would appear to be trusted. This could allow the attacker to obtain highly sensitive information or conduct further attacks

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.4 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 70%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-601
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 09:07 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.

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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-2025-2697?

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

Is CVE-2025-2697 being exploited?

CVE-2025-2697 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-2025-2697 affect?

CVE-2025-2697 affects cognos command center. Severity is high (CVSS 7.4). IBM Cognos Command Center 10.2.4.1 and 10.2.5 could allow a remote attacker to conduct phishing attacks, using an open redirect attack. By persuading a victim to visit a specially crafted Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vul

How urgent is CVE-2025-2697?

Priority 33/100. High severity

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