CVE-2024-25020

MEDIUM
Published Dec 3, 2024 Modified Dec 11, 2024 CWE-434

Description

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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload

Affected Products

Vendor Product
ibm cognos_controller
ibm cognos_controller

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-25020? +
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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2024-25020? +
CVE-2024-25020 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-25020? +
CVE-2024-25020 affects products from ibm, specifically: cognos_controller. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-25020? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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