CVE-2019-4716
Published: November 3, 2021
Official Description
IBM Planning Analytics is vulnerable to a configuration overwrite that allows an unauthenticated user to login as "admin", and then execute code as root or SYSTEM via TM1 scripting.
CISA KEV Advisory
IBM Planning Analytics Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
IBM Planning Analytics is vulnerable to a configuration overwrite that allows an unauthenticated user to login as "admin", and then execute code as root or SYSTEM via TM1 scripting.
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Risk Analysis
This vulnerability in IBM Planning Analytics allows an unauthenticated user to log in as "admin" due to a configuration overwrite, leading to code execution as root or SYSTEM. It is a high-severity flaw with a very high EPSS score of 0.91532, indicating a high likelihood of exploitation, and is confirmed to be actively exploited.
Active exploitation of this vulnerability has been observed in the wild. It is remotely exploitable and does not require authentication.
Administrators should apply the latest security updates for IBM Planning Analytics to address this configuration overwrite vulnerability.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2019-4716 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CISA has added CVE-2019-4716 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
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Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2019-4716 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1