CVE-2019-4716: IBM Planning Analytics Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Dec 18, 2019
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Updated

IBM Planning Analytics 2.0.0 through 2.0.8 is vulnerable to a configuration overwrite that allows an unauthenticated user to login as "admin", and then execute code as root or SYSTEM via TM1 scripting. IBM X-Force ID: 172094.

Other sources

IBM Planning Analytics is vulnerable to a configuration overwrite that allows an unauthenticated user to login as "admin", and then execute code as root or SYSTEM via TM1 scripting.

CISA

Affected Software

2 affected components
IBM Planning Analytics
IBM Planning Analytics>=2.0<=2.0.8

Event History

Dec 18, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Nov 3, 2021
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-4716?

CVE-2019-4716 is a remote code execution vulnerability in IBM Planning Analytics that allows an unauthenticated user to login as "admin" and execute code as root or SYSTEM.

2

How severe is CVE-2019-4716?

CVE-2019-4716 has a severity score of 9.8 (Critical).

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2019-4716?

IBM Planning Analytics versions 2.0.0 through 2.0.8 are affected by CVE-2019-4716.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2019-4716?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2019-4716 by overwriting a configuration, logging in as "admin", and executing code as root or SYSTEM via TM1 scripting.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-4716?

You can find more information about CVE-2019-4716 on the IBM X-Force ID: 172094, Packet Storm Security, and Full Disclosure websites.

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