IBM RPA 20.12.0-21.0.2 HTTP default in URL prefixes allows MitM
CVE-2023-22863 Published on January 18, 2023
IBM Robotic Process Automation information disclosure
IBM Robotic Process Automation 20.12.0 through 21.0.2 defaults to HTTP in some RPA commands when the prefix is not explicitly specified in the URL. This could allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques. IBM X-Force ID: 244109.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2023-22863 can be exploited with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is consided to have a high level of attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a high impact on confidentiality, with no impact on integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information
The software transmits sensitive or security-critical data in cleartext in a communication channel that can be sniffed by unauthorized actors. Many communication channels can be "sniffed" by attackers during data transmission. For example, network traffic can often be sniffed by any attacker who has access to a network interface. This significantly lowers the difficulty of exploitation by attackers.
Products Associated with CVE-2023-22863
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Affected Versions
IBM Robotic Process Automation:- Version 20.12.0 and below 21.0.2 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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