CVE-2021-31599: Malicious File Upload

Published Nov 8, 2021
·
Updated

An issue was discovered in Hitachi Vantara Pentaho through 9.1 and Pentaho Business Intelligence Server through 7.x. A reports (.prpt) file allows the inclusion of BeanShell scripts to ease the production of complex reports. An authenticated user can run arbitrary code.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Hitachi Vantara Pentaho<=9.1.0.0
Hitachi Vantara Pentaho Business Intelligence Server<=7.1

Event History

Nov 8, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:24 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:24 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue in Hitachi Vantara Pentaho?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-31599.

2

What is the severity rating for CVE-2021-31599?

The severity rating for CVE-2021-31599 is 8.8 (High).

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2021-31599?

The affected software for CVE-2021-31599 is Hitachi Vantara Pentaho through version 9.1 and Pentaho Business Intelligence Server through version 7.x.

4

What is the vulnerability description for CVE-2021-31599?

CVE-2021-31599 is a vulnerability in Hitachi Vantara Pentaho and Pentaho Business Intelligence Server that allows an authenticated user to run arbitrary code by including BeanShell scripts in a reports (.prpt) file.

5

Are there any references available for CVE-2021-31599?

Yes, you can find references for CVE-2021-31599 at the following links: [Packet Storm Security](http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164772/Pentaho-Business-Analytics-Pentaho-Business-Server-9.1-Remote-Code-Execution.html) and [Hitachi Vantara Security](https://www.hitachi.com/hirt/security/index.html).

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203