What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-4716?

CVE-2019-4716 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 86.4%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2019-4716?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2019-4716. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 86.4%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2019-4716?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2019-4716. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Planning Analytics CVE-2019-4716

CRITICAL

Code Injection (CWE-94)

2019-12-18 psirt@us.ibm.com

Code Injection IBM RCE Planning Analytics

9.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.8 CRITICAL

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Added to CISA KEV

Jul 14, 2026 - 04:22 CISA

CVE Published

Dec 18, 2019 - 17:16 nvd

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionNVD

AnalysisAI

IBM Planning Analytics 2.0.0 through 2.0.8 is vulnerable to a configuration overwrite that allows an unauthenticated user to login as "admin", and then execute code as root or SYSTEM via TM1. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Code Injection (CWE-94), which allows attackers to inject and execute arbitrary code within the application. IBM Planning Analytics 2.0.0 through 2.0.8 is vulnerable to a configuration overwrite that allows an unauthenticated user to login as "admin", and then execute code as root or SYSTEM via TM1 scripting. IBM X-Force ID: 172094. Affected products include: Ibm Planning Analytics. Version information: through 2.0.8.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Never evaluate user-controlled input as code. Use sandboxing, disable dangerous functions, apply strict input validation.