How severe is CVE-2021-39040?

CVE-2021-39040 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-39040 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-39040?

CVE-2021-39040 affects Ibm Planning Analytics Workspace. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-39040?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2021-39040 published?

CVE-2021-39040 was published on 2022-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-39040

CVE-2021-39040 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Planning Analytics Workspace with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.0)
CVSS v2: 6.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Ibm Planning Analytics Workspace
Published: 2022-04-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Planning Analytics Workspace 2.0 could be vulnerable to malicious file upload by not validating the file types or sizes. Attackers can make use of this weakness and upload malicious executable files into the system and it can be sent to victim for performing further attacks. IBM X-Force ID: 214025.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-39040?: IBM Planning Analytics Workspace 2.0 could be vulnerable to malicious file upload by not validating the file types or sizes. Attackers can make use of this weakness and upload malicious executable files into the system and it can be sent to victim for performing further attacks. IBM X-Force ID: 214025.
How severe is CVE-2021-39040?: CVE-2021-39040 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-39040 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-39040?: CVE-2021-39040 affects Ibm Planning Analytics Workspace. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-39040?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-39040 published?: CVE-2021-39040 was published on 2022-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:planning_analytics_workspace:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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