CVE-2019-4716
IBM Planning Analytics Remote Code Execution Vulnerability - [Actively Exploited]
Description
IBM Planning Analytics 2.0.0 through 2.0.8 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. IBM X-Force ID: 172094.
INFO
Published Date :
Dec. 18, 2019, 5:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 27, 2025, 2:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)
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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.
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-4716
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.0 | CRITICAL | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2019-4716 has a 2 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2019-4716.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156953/IBM-Cognos-TM1-IBM-Planning-Analytics-Server-Configuration-Overwrite-Code-Execution.html | Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Mar/44 | Exploit Mailing List Third Party Advisory |
| https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/172094 | VDB Entry Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/1127781 | Patch Vendor Advisory |
| http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156953/IBM-Cognos-TM1-IBM-Planning-Analytics-Server-Configuration-Overwrite-Code-Execution.html | Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Mar/44 | Exploit Mailing List Third Party Advisory |
| https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/172094 | VDB Entry Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/1127781 | Patch Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2019-4716 | US Government Resource |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2019-4716 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2019-4716
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
None
Python Shell
Ostorlab KEV: One-command to detect most remotely known exploitable vulnerabilities. Sourced from CISA KEV, Google's Tsunami, Ostorlab's Asteroid and Bug Bounty programs.
cisa-kev vulnerability 0day cisa exploits
Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.
The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2019-4716 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2019-4716 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Modified Analysis by [email protected]
Oct. 27, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2019-4716 Types: US Government Resource -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Oct. 22, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2019-4716 -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Oct. 21, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Removed Reference https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2019-4716 -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Oct. 21, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2019-4716 -
Modified Analysis by [email protected]
Feb. 07, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Feb. 07, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-94 -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Nov. 21, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156953/IBM-Cognos-TM1-IBM-Planning-Analytics-Server-Configuration-Overwrite-Code-Execution.html Added Reference http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Mar/44 Added Reference https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/172094 Added Reference https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/1127781 -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
Modified Analysis by [email protected]
Feb. 01, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Reference Type http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156953/IBM-Cognos-TM1-IBM-Planning-Analytics-Server-Configuration-Overwrite-Code-Execution.html No Types Assigned http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156953/IBM-Cognos-TM1-IBM-Planning-Analytics-Server-Configuration-Overwrite-Code-Execution.html Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry Changed Reference Type http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Mar/44 No Types Assigned http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Mar/44 Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory Removed CWE NIST CWE-22 -
CWE Remap by [email protected]
Aug. 24, 2020
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed CWE CWE-863 CWE-94 CWE-22 -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Mar. 28, 2020
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156953/IBM-Cognos-TM1-IBM-Planning-Analytics-Server-Configuration-Overwrite-Code-Execution.html [No Types Assigned] -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Mar. 27, 2020
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Mar/44 [No Types Assigned] -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Dec. 23, 2019
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V2 NIST (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C) Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Changed Reference Type https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/172094 No Types Assigned https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/172094 VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory Changed Reference Type https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/1127781 No Types Assigned https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/1127781 Patch, Vendor Advisory Added CWE NIST CWE-863 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:planning_analytics:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 2.0 up to (including) 2.0.8
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 9.8
Base CVSS Score: 10
Base CVSS Score: 10
Exploit Prediction
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.
91.33 }} 12.44%
score
0.99639
percentile