#VU101319 Arbitrary file upload in IBM Cognos Controller - CVE-2024-25019

Vulnerability identifier: #VU101319

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-25019

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 attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due the application does not validate the type of file uploaded to Journal entry attachments. A remote attacker can upload malicious executable files into the system that can be sent to victims 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.