CVE-2024-40691 is a critical vulnerability affecting IBM Cognos Controller versions 11.0.0 and 11.0.1, stemming from insufficient validation of uploaded files. This allows attackers to upload malicious executable files, potentially leading to further system compromise. With a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL), it presents a severe risk due to its network-based attack vector, low complexity, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Currently, there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
11.0.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_controller:11.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
11.0.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_controller:11.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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