Improper authentication in IBM WebSphere Service Registry and Repository

1) Improper Authentication

EUVDB-ID: #VU71175

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-22602

CWE-ID: CWE-287 - Improper Authentication

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in configuration when Shiro and Spring Boot are using different pattern-matching techniques. A remote attacker can bypass authentication process via a specially crafted HTTP request and gain unauthorized access to the application.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

WebSphere Service Registry and Repository: before 8.5.6.3 IJ48939

External links

http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7130806

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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