CVE-2024-39752: analytics content File Upload RCE — Fix

Description

IBM Analytics Content Hub 2.0, 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3 could be vulnerable to malicious file upload by not validating the type of file uploaded to Explore Content. Attackers can make use of this weakness and upload malicious executable files into the system, and it can be sent to victim for performing further attacks.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.8

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
ibm	analytics_content_hub	2.0 — 2.4

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7234122

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-39752? +

IBM Analytics Content Hub 2.0, 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3 could be vulnerable to malicious file upload by not validating the type of file uploaded to Explore Content. Attackers can make use of this weakness and upload malicious executable files into the system, and it can be sent to victim for performing further attacks. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-39752? +

CVE-2024-39752 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.8 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-39752? +

CVE-2024-39752 affects products from ibm, specifically: analytics_content_hub. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-39752? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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