CVE-2021-39040

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.

Category

8.0
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.18%
Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM Planning Analytics Workspace
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6574003 vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/214025 vdb entry vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-39040?
CVE-2021-39040 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-39040?
To fix CVE-2021-39040, 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-2021-39040 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-39040 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-39040?
CVE-2021-39040 affects IBM Planning Analytics Workspace.
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