Improper access control in IBM Watson Explorer

1) Improper access control

EUVDB-ID: #VU87570

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23944

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in persistent watchers. A remote user can bypass implemented security restrictions and obtain user names or login identifiers.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Watson Explorer Foundational Components: 11.0.0.0 - 11.0.2.18

IBM Watson Explorer Deep Analytics Edition Foundational Components: 12.0.0.0 - 12.0.3.14

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:ibm_watson_explorer_foundational_components:11.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:ibm_watson_explorer_foundational_components:11.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:ibm_watson_explorer_foundational_components:11.0.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:ibm_watson_explorer_deep_analytics_edition_foundational_components:12.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:ibm_watson_explorer_deep_analytics_edition_foundational_components:12.0.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:ibm_watson_explorer_deep_analytics_edition_foundational_components:12.0.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7157839

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.