CVE-2021-39040

Name: CVE-2021-39040
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-25T16:16:07.243+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8/10EPSS 0.73%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-39040 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 0.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.73%

49.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Planning Analytics Workspace	2.0

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/214025VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6574003Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/214025VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6574003Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 25, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-39040?

How severe is CVE-2021-39040?

CVE-2021-39040 has a CVSS score of 8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-39040?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST