CVE-2024-25020: IBM Cognos Controller file upload

Published Dec 3, 2024
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Updated

IBM Cognos Controller 11.0.0 and 11.0.1

is vulnerable to malicious file upload by allowing unrestricted filetype attachments in the Journal entry page. Attackers can make use of this weakness and upload malicious executable files into the system and can be sent to victims for performing further attacks.

Other sources

IBM Cognos Controller is vulnerable to malicious file upload by allowing unrestricted filetype attachments in the Journal entry page. Attackers can make use of this weakness and upload malicious executable files into the system and can be sent to victims for performing further attacks.

IBM

Affected Software

3 affected components
IBM Cognos Controller<=11.0.0 - 11.0.1
IBM Cognos Controller=11.0.0
IBM Cognos Controller=11.0.1

Event History

Dec 3, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:12 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:12 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-25020?

CVE-2024-25020 is rated as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-25020?

To mitigate CVE-2024-25020, apply the latest patches from IBM for Cognos Controller and restrict file type uploads.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-25020?

CVE-2024-25020 affects users of IBM Cognos Controller versions 11.0.0 and 11.0.1.

4

What type of attack can be performed using CVE-2024-25020?

CVE-2024-25020 allows for malicious file upload, enabling attackers to upload and execute harmful files.

5

When was CVE-2024-25020 disclosed?

CVE-2024-25020 was disclosed in early 2024, highlighting the security risk in the affected versions.

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