CVE-2021-39040: Malicious File Upload
First published: Fri Apr 22 2022(Updated: )
IBM Planning Analytics could be vulnerable to malicious file upload by not validating the file types or sizes. 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.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM Planning Analytics Workspace | =2.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2021-39040.
What is the severity level of CVE-2021-39040?
The severity level of CVE-2021-39040 is high.
What is the impact of the vulnerability?
The vulnerability allows attackers to upload malicious executable files into the system and perform further attacks.
What is the affected software?
The affected software is IBM Planning Analytics Workspace 2.0.
How can I fix this vulnerability?
To fix this vulnerability, IBM Planning Analytics Workspace should implement file type and size validation during file uploads.
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