CVE-2023-42017Network attack vector

Code execution via improperly validated file extensions

Published Dec 22, 2023 · Updated Aug 2, 2024

Malicious file upload in IBM Planning Analytics Local 2.0 allows remote authenticated users to execute code through a crafted HTTP request. The Workspace upload workflow inadequately validates file extensions and automatically processes an uploaded malicious script. A privileged Workspace account and user interaction are required; successful exploitation executes the script on the vulnerable system.

CVSS severity8.0
High
EPSS probability1.07%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Malicious file upload in IBM Planning Analytics Local 2.0 allows remote authenticated users to execute code through a crafted HTTP request. The Workspace upload workflow inadequately validates file extensions and automatically processes an uploaded malicious script. A privileged Workspace account and user interaction are required; successful exploitation executes the script on the vulnerable system.

The record

CVE
CVE-2023-42017
Published
Dec 22, 2023
Updated
Aug 2, 2024
Vendor
IBM
Product
IBM Planning Analytics
Classifications
CWE-434, T1190
Attack vector
network
Privileges
authenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Dec 22, 2023CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Aug 2, 2024Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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  1. Affected versionversion=2.0

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesauthenticated

What is affected?

IBM · IBM Planning Analyticsversion=2.0

Published CVSS scores

8.0IBM CorporationCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
9.8NIST NVDCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Attacks

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
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Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-434Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
T1190Exploit Public-Facing Application

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