CVE-2021-39040 File upload in Planning Analytics Workspace

Medium 6.3 Published 25 Apr 2022 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Attackers can upload malicious executable files due to lack of validation, potentially leading to code execution on the system.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2021-39040?

CVE-2021-39040 is a medium-severity vulnerability in IBM Planning Analytics Workspace, published on 25 Apr 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

IBM Planning Analytics Workspace 2.0 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. IBM X-Force ID: 214025.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-39040?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Planning Analytics Workspace.

How do I fix CVE-2021-39040?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-39040 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-39040 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-39040 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7v8x-4fxf-3hxx.