#VU101318 Arbitrary file upload in IBM Cognos Controller - CVE-2024-40691

Vulnerability identifier: #VU101318

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-40691

CWE-ID: CWE-434

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM Cognos Controller
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due the application does not validate the content of the file uploaded to the web interface. A remote user can upload malicious executable files into the system, and it can be sent to victim for performing further attacks.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Cognos Controller: before 11.0.1.0.3

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External links
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7177220

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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