What is the severity of CVE-2024-40691?

CVE-2024-40691 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unrestricted file uploads.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40691?

To fix CVE-2024-40691, upgrade IBM Cognos Controller to versions 11.0.2 or later where the file upload validation issue is resolved.

What versions of IBM Cognos Controller are affected by CVE-2024-40691?

CVE-2024-40691 affects IBM Cognos Controller versions 11.0.0 and 11.0.1.

What type of attack can exploit CVE-2024-40691?

CVE-2024-40691 can be exploited through a malicious file upload, allowing attackers to upload executable files.

Are there any workarounds for CVE-2024-40691 before a patch is applied?

Currently, the best approach is to limit access to the web interface and monitor file uploads until a patch for CVE-2024-40691 is applied.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-40691

critical

9.8

CWE

434

3/12/2024

11/12/2024

CVE-2024-40691: IBM Cognos Controller file upload

First published: Tue Dec 03 2024(Updated: )

IBM Cognos Controller 11.0.0 and 11.0.1 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.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM Cognos Controller	<=11.0.0 - 11.0.1
IBM Cognos Controller	=11.0.0
IBM Cognos Controller	=11.0.1

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Reference Links

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7177220 (Advisory)

Parent vulnerabilities

(Appears in the following advisories)

IBM-7177220

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-40691?
CVE-2024-40691 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unrestricted file uploads.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40691?
To fix CVE-2024-40691, upgrade IBM Cognos Controller to versions 11.0.2 or later where the file upload validation issue is resolved.
What versions of IBM Cognos Controller are affected by CVE-2024-40691?
CVE-2024-40691 affects IBM Cognos Controller versions 11.0.0 and 11.0.1.
What type of attack can exploit CVE-2024-40691?
CVE-2024-40691 can be exploited through a malicious file upload, allowing attackers to upload executable files.
Are there any workarounds for CVE-2024-40691 before a patch is applied?
Currently, the best approach is to limit access to the web interface and monitor file uploads until a patch for CVE-2024-40691 is applied.

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