CVE-2019-4716

Known Exploited Public Exploit

Description

IBM Planning Analytics 2.0.0 through 2.0.8 is vulnerable to a configuration overwrite that allows an unauthenticated user to login as "admin", and then execute code as root or SYSTEM via TM1 scripting. IBM X-Force ID: 172094.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 76.97% Top 5%
KEV Since 
Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM Planning Analytics
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/1127781 patch vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/172094 vdb entry vendor advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Mar/44 mailing list exploit third party advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156953/IBM-Cognos-TM1-IBM-Planning-Analytics-Server-Configuration-Overwrite-Code-Execution.html exploit vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-4716?
CVE-2019-4716 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-4716?
To fix CVE-2019-4716, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2019-4716 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is confirmed that CVE-2019-4716 is actively exploited. Be extra cautious if you are using vulnerable components. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~77% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-4716?
CVE-2019-4716 affects IBM Planning Analytics.
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