Vulnerability identifier: #VU97306
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
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
External links
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7167732
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/297611
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.