Authorization bypass through user-controlled key in IBM InfoSphere Information Server

1) Authorization bypass through user-controlled key

EUVDB-ID: #VU94667

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-31898

CWE-ID: CWE-639 - Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain access to bypass authentication process or modify data on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to insecure direct object references. An authenticated user can exploit this vulnerability to read or modify sensitive information by bypassing authentication using insecure direct object references.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM InfoSphere Information Server: before 11.7.1 Fix Pack 5

External links

http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7158425

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected application in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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