CVE-2024-36138: Command Injection

Published Sep 7, 2024
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Updated

Bypass incomplete fix of CVE-2024-27980, that arises from improper handling of batch files with all possible extensions on Windows via child_process.spawn / child_process.spawnSync. A malicious command line argument can inject arbitrary commands and achieve code execution even if the shell option is not enabled.

Affected Software

2 affected components
IBM Controller<=11.1.0
IBM Controller<=11.0.0 - 11.0.1

Event History

Sep 7, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Feb 28, 2025
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-36138?

CVE-2024-36138 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-36138?

To mitigate CVE-2024-36138, update to IBM Planning Analytics versions beyond 2.1 or 2.0, which contain the patched code.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2024-36138?

CVE-2024-36138 affects IBM Planning Analytics versions 2.1 and 2.0.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-36138?

CVE-2024-36138 is a command injection vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

5

What was the cause of CVE-2024-36138?

The vulnerability was caused by improper handling of batch files through the child_process.spawn method in Node.js.

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