#VU102028 Use of Web Link to Untrusted Target with window.opener Access in Engineering Lifecycle Optimization - Engineering Insights - CVE-2024-39727

Vulnerability identifier: #VU102028

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-39727

CWE-ID: CWE-1022

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Engineering Lifecycle Optimization - Engineering Insights
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to application uses a web link with untrusted references to an external site. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or perform unauthorized actions on the victims’ web browser.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Engineering Lifecycle Optimization - Engineering Insights: 7.0.2 - 7.0.3

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External links
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7176783

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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.