#VU85601 Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts in IBM App Connect Enterprise - CVE-2024-22317

Vulnerability identifier: #VU85601

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-22317

CWE-ID: CWE-307

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM App Connect Enterprise
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information or cause a denial of service.

The vulnerability exists due to improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts. A remote attacker can obtain sensitive information or cause a denial of service.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM App Connect Enterprise: 11.0.0.0 - 12.0.11.0

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External links
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7108661
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/279143

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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.