CVE-2024-40693

HIGH
Published Jan 24, 2025 Modified Mar 5, 2025 CWE-434

Description

IBM Planning Analytics 2.0 and 2.1 could be vulnerable to malicious file upload by not validating the content of the file uploaded to the web interface. 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

8.0
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload

Affected Products

Vendor Product
ibm planning_analytics
ibm planning_analytics

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-40693? +
IBM Planning Analytics 2.0 and 2.1 could be vulnerable to malicious file upload by not validating the content of the file uploaded to the web interface. 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 8.0 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2024-40693? +
CVE-2024-40693 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.0 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-40693? +
CVE-2024-40693 affects products from ibm, specifically: planning_analytics. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-40693? +
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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