#VU101321 Arbitrary file upload in IBM Cognos Controller - CVE-2024-25020

Vulnerability identifier: #VU101321

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: [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-2024-25020

CWE-ID: CWE-434

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor:

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to application allows unrestricted filetype attachments in the Journal entry page. A remote user can upload malicious executable files into the system and can be sent to victims for performing further attacks.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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External links
http://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.