CVE-2024-40695
CVSS 3.1 Score 8 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Dec 20, 2024
CWE ID 434
Summary
CVE-2024-40695 is a vulnerability affecting IBM Cognos Analytics versions 11.2.0 through 11.2.4 FP4 and 12.0.0 through 12.0.4. This issue arises from the software's failure to properly validate uploaded files via its web interface. A malicious actor can exploit this flaw by submitting executable files that are disguised as harmless data. Successful exploitation could result in an attacker gaining unauthorized access to the system and potentially deploying further attacks against victims.
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