Critical severity · published Dec 22, 2023
CVE-2023-42017
IBM Planning Analytics Local 2.0 could allow a remote attacker to upload arbitrary files, caused by the improper validation of file extensions
9.8
CVSS
1.1%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
IBM Planning Analytics Local 2.0 could allow a remote attacker to upload arbitrary files, caused by the improper validation of file extensions. By sending a specially crafted HTTP request, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to upload a malicious script, which could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the vulnerable system. IBM X-Force ID: 265567.
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Privileges
None
User interaction
None
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Scope
Unchanged
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)1.1% · higher than 65% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
PA
Planning Analytics · Ibm
2.0 · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-42017
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-42017
VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/265567
Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7096528
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