SB2024011829 - Improper Authorization in IBM OpenPages
Published: January 18, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024011829
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper Authorization (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-40683)
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.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.