IBM Verify Access 10.0.x Priv Escalation via Exposed Config
CVE-2023-38267 Published on January 11, 2024
IBM Security Access Manager Appliance (IBM Security Verify Access Appliance 10.0.0.0 through 10.0.6.1 and IBM Security Verify Access Docker 10.0.6.1) could allow a local user to possibly elevate their privileges due to sensitive configuration information being exposed. IBM X-Force ID: 260584.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2023-38267 can be exploited with local system 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 high impact on confidentiality, with no impact on integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data
The software does not encrypt sensitive or critical information before storage or transmission. The lack of proper data encryption passes up the guarantees of confidentiality, integrity, and accountability that properly implemented encryption conveys.
Products Associated with CVE-2023-38267
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Affected Versions
IBM Security Verify Access Appliance:- Version 10.0.0.0, <= 10.0.6.1 is affected.
- Version 10.0.0.0, <= 10.0.6.1 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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