CVE-2025-36057: IBM Cognos Analytics Mobile (iOS) 1.1.0 through 1.1.22 is vulnerable to authentication bypass by using the L

Routine

MEDIUM 5.2UPGRADE

CVE-2025-36057 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.2) affecting cognos analytics mobile. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

IBM Cognos Analytics Mobile (iOS) 1.1.0 through 1.1.22 is vulnerable to authentication bypass by using the Local Authentication Framework library which is not needed as biometric authentication is not used in the application.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.2 (Medium)
Attack vector	Physical
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 89%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-299
Published	2025-07-21
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

2025-07-21 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ibm cognos analytics mobile UPGRADE

Affected: >= 1.1.0 and < 1.1.23

Fixed in: 1.1.23

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy cognos-analytics-mobile || rpm -q cognos-analytics-mobile || cognos-analytics-mobile --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.1.23 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade cognos-analytics-mobile

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade cognos-analytics-mobile

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison cognos-analytics-mobile sudo apt install cognos-analytics-mobile=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.0> sudo apt-mark hold cognos-analytics-mobile

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list cognos-analytics-mobile sudo dnf downgrade cognos-analytics-mobile-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add cognos-analytics-mobile

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-2025-36057?

cognos analytics mobile: upgrade to 1.1.23. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-36057 being exploited?

CVE-2025-36057 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-2025-36057 affect?

CVE-2025-36057 affects cognos analytics mobile. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.2). IBM Cognos Analytics Mobile (iOS) 1.1.0 through 1.1.22 is vulnerable to authentication bypass by using the Local Authentication Framework library which is not needed as biometric authentication is not used in the application.

How urgent is CVE-2025-36057?

Priority 21/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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