#VU87126 Cleartext transmission of sensitive information in IBM MQ Operator - CVE-2023-47745

Vulnerability identifier: #VU87126

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-47745

CWE-ID: CWE-319

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM MQ Operator
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to software uses insecure communication channel to transmit sensitive information. A local user with ability to intercept network traffic can gain access to sensitive data.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM MQ Operator: 2.0.0 - 3.0.1

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External links
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7126571
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/272638

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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.