CVE-2023-40683
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CVE-2023-40683 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM OpenPages with Watson 8.3 and 9.0 could allow remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by insufficient authorization checks. By authenticating as an OpenPages user and using non-public APIs, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to bypass security and gain unauthorized administrative access to the application. EPSS estimates a 0.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM OpenPages with Watson 8.3 and 9.0 could allow remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by insufficient authorization checks. By authenticating as an OpenPages user and using non-public APIs, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to bypass security and gain unauthorized administrative access to the application. IBM X-Force ID: 264005.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Openpages With Watson | >= 8.3, < 8.3.0.2.7 |
| Ibm | Openpages With Watson | 9.0 |
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/264005VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7107774Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/264005VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7107774Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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