CVE-2021-38873: Critical severity IBM Planning Analytics vulnerability

Published Nov 23, 2021

Updated

IBM Planning Analytics 2.0 is potentially vulnerable to CSV Injection. A remote attacker could execute arbitrary commands on the system, caused by improper validation of csv file contents. IBM X-Force ID: 208396.

Other sources

IBM Planning Analytics is potentially vulnerable to CSV Injection. A remote attacker could execute arbitrary commands on the system, caused by improper validation of csv file contents.

— IBM

Affected Software

1 affected component

IBM Planning Analytics=2.0

Remediation

Patch Available

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6517470

Event History

Nov 23, 2021

CVE Published

via IBM·12:00 AM

Data Sourced

via IBM·12:00 AM

DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Nov 24, 2021

CVE Published

via MITRE·04:15 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·04:15 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

IBM-6517470

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-38873.

What is the severity of CVE-2021-38873?

The severity of CVE-2021-38873 is critical.

How does IBM Planning Analytics version 2.0 become vulnerable to CSV Injection?

IBM Planning Analytics version 2.0 becomes vulnerable to CSV Injection due to improper validation of csv file contents.

What is CSV Injection?

CSV Injection is a technique where an attacker can manipulate the content of a CSV file to execute arbitrary commands on the system.

Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-38873 in IBM Planning Analytics version 2.0?

Yes, IBM has provided a fix for this vulnerability. Please refer to the IBM support page for more information on how to apply the fix.