#VU97306 Incorrect Privilege Assignment in IBM MQ Operator - CVE-2024-40681

Vulnerability identifier: #VU97306

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-40681

CWE-ID: CWE-266

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions. An authenticated user in a specifically defined role can bypass security restrictions and execute actions against the queue manager.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM MQ Operator: 2.0.26 - 3.2.4

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External links
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7167732
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/297611

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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