Improper Authorization in IBM OpenPages



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-40683
CWE-ID CWE-285
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		IBM OpenPages with Watson
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor IBM Corporation

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Improper Authorization

EUVDB-ID: #VU85577

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-40683

CWE-ID: CWE-285 - Improper Authorization

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient authorization checks. A remote user can authenticate as an OpenPages user and using non-public APIs to bypass security restrictions and escalate privileges on the system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM OpenPages with Watson: before 9.0.0.1

CPE2.3
External links

http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7107774


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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