IBM i 7.27.5 Remote CL Exec as QUSER via DDM flaw
CVE-2023-30990 Published on July 4, 2023

IBM i command execution
IBM i 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 could allow a remote attacker to execute CL commands as QUSER, caused by an exploitation of DDM architecture. IBM X-Force ID: 254036.

Vendor Advisory NVD

Vulnerability Analysis

CVE-2023-30990 is exploitable with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a small impact on confidentiality and integrity, and a high impact on availability.

Attack Vector:
NETWORK
Attack Complexity:
LOW
Privileges Required:
NONE
User Interaction:
NONE
Scope:
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality Impact:
LOW
Integrity Impact:
LOW
Availability Impact:
HIGH

Weakness Type

What is a Code Injection Vulnerability?

The software constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.

CVE-2023-30990 has been classified to as a Code Injection vulnerability or weakness.


Products Associated with CVE-2023-30990

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Affected Versions

IBM i Version 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5 is affected by CVE-2023-30990

Exploit Probability

EPSS
0.15%
Percentile
34.90%

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) scores estimate the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. The percentile shows you how this score compares to all other vulnerabilities.