Security features bypass in IBM Decision Optimization for Cloud Pak for Data

1) Security features bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU90156

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-35195

CWE-ID: CWE-254 - Security Features

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to the session object does not verify requests after making first request with verify=False. A local administrator can bypass authentication.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Decision Optimization for Cloud Pak for Data: before 4.8

External links

http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7166632

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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