Unrestricted File Upload Vulnerability in IBM Rational Publishing Engine
CVE-2016-2914
5.4MEDIUM
Summary
An unrestricted file upload vulnerability exists in the Document Builder component of IBM Rational Publishing Engine versions 2.0.1 prior to ifix002. This flaw allows authenticated remote users to upload files with unexpected extensions, leading to potential arbitrary code execution. By bypassing the application's file upload restrictions, an attacker can upload malicious scripts or executables, jeopardizing the system's integrity and security. Organizations using affected versions should apply relevant patches immediately to mitigate the risk.
References
CVSS V3.1
Score:
5.4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged
Timeline
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved