CVE-2016-8931 File upload in Kenexa LMS on Cloud

High 8.8 Published 1 Feb 2017 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can upload arbitrary files to IBM Kenexa LMS on Cloud, leading to arbitrary code execution on the server.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2016-8931?

CVE-2016-8931 is a high-severity vulnerability in IBM Corporation Kenexa LMS on Cloud, published on 1 Feb 2017. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM Kenexa LMS on Cloud could allow a remote attacker to upload arbitrary files, which could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the vulnerable server.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-8931?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Kenexa Lms.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8931?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-8931 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2016-8931 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-8931 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3v6r-vhg4-9m9j.