Arbitrary file upload in IBM Planning Analytics Local



Published: 2024-06-11
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-42017
CWE-ID CWE-434
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		Planning Analytics Local
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor IBM Corporation

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Arbitrary file upload

EUVDB-ID: #VU91585

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-42017

CWE-ID: CWE-434 - Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of file during file upload. A remote attacker can upload a malicious file and execute it on the server.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Planning Analytics Local: 2.0

CPE2.3 External links

http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7096528
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/265567


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website or open a file.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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