CVE-2023-42017 IBM Planning Analytics file upload

High 8.0 Published Updated

Remote attackers can upload malicious scripts to IBM Planning Analytics Local, 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
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2023-42017?

CVE-2023-42017 is a high-severity vulnerability in IBM Planning Analytics, published on 22 Dec 2023. 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 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.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-42017?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Planning Analytics.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42017?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-42017 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-42017 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-42017 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-43rj-vhj3-86r7.

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