#VU101658 Arbitrary file upload in Planning Analytics Local - CVE-2024-40693

Vulnerability identifier: #VU101658

Vulnerability risk: High

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:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-40693

CWE-ID: CWE-434

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Planning Analytics Local
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper validation of 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

Planning Analytics Local: before 2.0.0.99

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External links
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7168387

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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.