CVE-2019-4716

CVE-2019-4716 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ibm Planning Analytics with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming it has been exploited in the wild (added 2021-11-03). The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-4716?
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.
How severe is CVE-2019-4716?
CVE-2019-4716 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-4716 being actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2019-4716 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2021-11-03, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-4716?
CVE-2019-4716 affects Ibm Planning Analytics. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-4716?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.
Does CVE-2019-4716 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2019-4716 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2019-14323. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2021-11-03).
When was CVE-2019-4716 published?
CVE-2019-4716 was published on 2019-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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