CVE-2025-36262
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in IBM Planning Analytics Local allows malicious privileged users to bypass the user interface and access sensitive information through improper input validation. It affects versions 2.0.0 through 2.0.106 and 2.1.0 through 2.1.13. The risk is limited to users who already have privileged access to the system.
💻 Affected Systems
- IBM Planning Analytics Local
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
A malicious privileged user could access sensitive business planning data, financial information, or proprietary analytics models that should be restricted.
Likely Case
Privileged users with malicious intent could view confidential planning data they shouldn't have access to, potentially leading to data leakage or insider threats.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and monitoring, impact is limited as exploitation requires privileged access and the vulnerability doesn't allow privilege escalation.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires privileged access and knowledge of how to bypass the UI through improper input validation. No public exploits are known.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Apply fix packs: 2.0.107 or later for 2.0.x, 2.1.14 or later for 2.1.x
Vendor Advisory: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7246602
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Download the appropriate fix pack from IBM Fix Central. 2. Follow IBM's installation instructions for Planning Analytics Local. 3. Verify the version after installation.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict Privileged Access
allLimit the number of users with privileged access to only those who absolutely need it for their job functions.
Implement Input Validation Controls
allAdd additional input validation layers at the network or application level to detect and block suspicious input patterns.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict access controls and least privilege principles for all Planning Analytics users
- Enable detailed logging and monitoring for unusual access patterns to sensitive data
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check the IBM Planning Analytics Local version via the administration console or configuration files. Compare against affected versions.Check Version:
Check the version in the Planning Analytics administration console or configuration files (exact command varies by installation)Verify Fix Applied:
Verify the version is 2.0.107+ for 2.0.x branch or 2.1.14+ for 2.1.x branch after applying patches.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual access patterns to sensitive data by privileged users
- Failed input validation attempts
- Access to administrative interfaces outside normal patterns
Network Indicators:
- Unusual API calls or data requests from privileged user accounts
SIEM Query:
source="planning_analytics" AND (event_type="data_access" AND user_privilege="high" AND resource_sensitivity="high")