CVE-2024-40693
HIGHCVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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2Description
IBM Planning Analytics 2.0 and 2.1 could be vulnerable to malicious file upload by not validating the content of the file uploaded to the web interface. Attackers can make use of this weakness and upload malicious executable files into the system, and it can be sent to victim for performing further attacks.
Analysis
IBM Planning Analytics 2.0 and 2.1 could be vulnerable to malicious file upload by not validating the content of the file uploaded to the web interface. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Technical Context
This vulnerability is classified as Unrestricted File Upload (CWE-434), which allows attackers to upload malicious files that can be executed on the server. IBM Planning Analytics 2.0 and 2.1 could be vulnerable to malicious file upload by not validating the content of the file uploaded to the web interface. Attackers can make use of this weakness and upload malicious executable files into the system, and it can be sent to victim for performing further attacks. Affected products include: Ibm Planning Analytics.
Affected Products
Ibm Planning Analytics.
Remediation
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Validate file types server-side, store uploads outside webroot, use random filenames, scan for malware.
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