CVE-2020-4669: Critical severity IBM Planning Analytics Cloud vulnerability

Published May 14, 2021
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Updated

IBM Planning Analtyics connects to a MongoDB server. MongoDB, a document-oriented database system, is listening on the remote port, and it is configured to allow connections without password authentication. A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to the database.

Other sources

IBM Planning Analytics Local 2.0 connects to a MongoDB server. MongoDB, a document-oriented database system, is listening on the remote port, and it is configured to allow connections without password authentication. A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to the database. IBM X-Force ID: 184600.

Affected Software

2 affected components
IBM Planning Analytics Cloud=2.0.0
IBM Planning Analytics Local=2.0.0

Event History

May 14, 2021
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
May 17, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:10 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:10 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2020-4669.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4669?

The severity of CVE-2020-4669 is critical, with a severity value of 9.1.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2020-4669?

IBM Planning Analytics Cloud 2.0.0 and IBM Planning Analytics Local 2.0.0 are affected by CVE-2020-4669.

4

How does CVE-2020-4669 allow unauthorized access to the MongoDB server?

CVE-2020-4669 allows unauthorized access to the MongoDB server by allowing connections without password authentication.

5

Are there any references to learn more about CVE-2020-4669?

Yes, you can learn more about CVE-2020-4669 from the following references: [IBM X-Force ID: 184](https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/186400) and [IBM Support Pages](https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6436821).

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