CVE-2026-19627

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IBM Planning Analytics File Path Validation Flaw

Publication date: 2026-10-12

Last updated on: 2026-10-12

Assigner: IBM Corporation

Description

IBM Planning Analytics 2.0, and 2.1 could allow a remote attacker to read arbitrary host files and overwrite certain application files due to improper validation of file paths.

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Published

2026-10-12

Last Modified

2026-10-12

Generated

2026-10-13

AI Q&A

2026-10-13

EPSS Evaluated

N/A

NVD

CVE-2026-19627

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
IBM	Planning	Analytics 2.0
IBM	Planning	Analytics 2.1

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-22	The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.

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Executive Summary

IBM Planning Analytics 2.0 and 2.1 have a vulnerability where a remote attacker could read arbitrary host files and overwrite certain application files. This happens because the software does not properly validate file paths.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could access sensitive files on your system or modify application files, potentially leading to data breaches, system instability, or unauthorized changes to the application.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, violating GDPR and HIPAA requirements for data protection and confidentiality. Non-compliance may result in legal penalties and reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply IBM Planning Analytics updates or patches addressing file path validation issues. Restrict network access to the application using firewalls or network segmentation. Monitor for unusual file access or modification patterns in application logs.

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