CVE-2024-25034
📋 TL;DR
IBM Planning Analytics 2.0 and 2.1 have a file upload vulnerability in the File Manager T1 process that allows attackers to upload malicious executable files. This could enable attackers to distribute malware to victims through the compromised system. Organizations using these versions of IBM Planning Analytics are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- IBM Planning Analytics
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Attackers upload and execute malware that compromises the entire Planning Analytics environment, leading to data theft, ransomware deployment, or complete system takeover.
Likely Case
Attackers upload malicious files that are then distributed to users, potentially leading to malware infections on client systems or credential theft.
If Mitigated
With proper network segmentation and file validation controls, impact is limited to the Planning Analytics application layer with no lateral movement.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires access to the Planning Analytics interface with file upload permissions. No public exploit code is available as of analysis.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Apply fix pack 2.0.0.24 for version 2.0 or 2.1.0.15 for version 2.1
Vendor Advisory: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7168387
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Download the appropriate fix pack from IBM Fix Central. 2. Apply the fix pack following IBM's installation instructions. 3. Verify the patch was applied successfully.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict File Upload Permissions
allLimit which users can upload files through the File Manager T1 process
Implement File Type Validation
allAdd server-side validation to reject executable file types
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement network segmentation to isolate Planning Analytics from critical systems
- Deploy web application firewall with file upload filtering rules
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check IBM Planning Analytics version via administration console or configuration filesCheck Version:
Check version in PAW (Planning Analytics Workspace) or TM1 server configurationVerify Fix Applied:
Verify fix pack installation in IBM Planning Analytics administration panel📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file upload activity in Planning Analytics logs
- Uploads of executable file types (.exe, .bat, .ps1, etc.)
Network Indicators:
- Unexpected outbound connections from Planning Analytics server
- File downloads from Planning Analytics to unexpected destinations
SIEM Query:
source="ibm_planning_analytics" AND (event="file_upload" AND file_extension IN ("exe", "bat", "ps1", "sh", "jar"))