CVE-2024-35134: IBM Analytics Content Hub Information Disclosure

CVE-2024-35134 Overview

IBM Analytics Content Hub 2.0 contains an information disclosure vulnerability that returns detailed technical error messages to the browser. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trigger these errors to collect sensitive system details. The exposed information can support reconnaissance for follow-on attacks against the affected environment.

The weakness is tracked under [CWE-209: Generation of Error Message Containing Sensitive Information]. Exploitation requires no authentication and no user interaction, but impact is limited to confidentiality of application and infrastructure metadata.

Critical Impact
Unauthenticated remote attackers can harvest verbose error output from IBM Analytics Content Hub 2.0 to map internal application structure, framework versions, and server configuration for use in subsequent attacks.

Affected Products

IBM Analytics Content Hub 2.0

Discovery Timeline

2025-01-25 - CVE-2024-35134 published to the National Vulnerability Database (NVD)
2026-06-17 - Last updated in NVD database

Technical Details for CVE-2024-35134

Vulnerability Analysis

IBM Analytics Content Hub 2.0 returns verbose technical error messages directly to the client browser when unexpected conditions occur. These messages can include stack traces, framework identifiers, file paths, SQL fragments, or component version details.

An attacker interacts with the application using malformed input, unexpected HTTP methods, or crafted parameters to force the server into an error state. The resulting response body exposes implementation details that would normally be hidden behind a generic error page.

The vulnerability does not grant code execution or data modification. It functions as a reconnaissance primitive, enabling attackers to fingerprint the application stack and identify additional attack surface before launching targeted exploits.

Root Cause

The root cause is improper error handling in the application. Exception output intended for developers is sent to end users instead of being logged server-side and replaced with a generic error page. This pattern is classified as [CWE-209].

Attack Vector

Exploitation occurs over the network against the HTTP interface of IBM Analytics Content Hub 2.0. The attacker does not need credentials or user interaction. Any request that reliably triggers an unhandled exception can disclose sensitive diagnostic data.

The vulnerability is described in prose rather than code because no verified proof-of-concept has been published. Refer to the IBM Support Page for vendor-confirmed technical details.

Detection Methods for CVE-2024-35134

Indicators of Compromise

HTTP responses from IBM Analytics Content Hub containing stack traces, exception class names, or framework version strings
Repeated 4xx or 5xx responses to malformed requests from the same source address
Access-log entries showing probing of application endpoints with unusual query parameters or malformed JSON bodies

Detection Strategies

Inspect outbound HTTP responses from the Analytics Content Hub server for keywords such as Exception, Traceback, at java., or internal file paths
Baseline normal error rates and alert on sustained spikes in server-side errors originating from a single client
Correlate reconnaissance patterns with later authentication or injection attempts targeting disclosed components

Monitoring Recommendations

Enable web application firewall (WAF) logging in front of IBM Analytics Content Hub and retain full request and response bodies for forensic review
Forward application and web server logs to a centralized SIEM for long-term correlation across sessions
Monitor for unauthenticated requests probing administrative or diagnostic endpoints

How to Mitigate CVE-2024-35134

Immediate Actions Required

Apply the fix referenced in the IBM Support advisory for IBM Analytics Content Hub 2.0
Restrict network exposure of the Analytics Content Hub interface to trusted administrative networks where feasible
Review historical web logs for evidence of error-triggering probes against the application

Patch Information

IBM has published remediation guidance on the vendor support portal. Administrators should consult the IBM Support Page for the fixed version and upgrade procedure specific to their deployment.

Workarounds

Configure the application or reverse proxy to replace detailed error pages with generic messages before responses reach clients
Disable debug or development modes in production deployments of Analytics Content Hub
Deploy a WAF rule to strip or block responses containing stack trace signatures until the patch is applied

bash

# Example nginx configuration to suppress upstream error bodies
proxy_intercept_errors on;
error_page 500 502 503 504 /generic_error.html;
location = /generic_error.html {
    internal;
    return 500 "An internal error occurred. Contact the administrator.";
}