IBM Sterling Secure Proxy 6.0.3/6.1.0 SecureAttr Cookie Flaw
CVE-2023-46179 Published on March 15, 2024
IBM Secure Proxy information disclosure
IBM Sterling Secure Proxy 6.0.3 and 6.1.0 does not set the secure attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies. Attackers may be able to get the cookie values by sending a http:// link to a user or by planting this link in a site the user goes to. The cookie will be sent to the insecure link and the attacker can then obtain the cookie value by snooping the traffic. IBM X-Force ID: 269683.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2023-46179 can be exploited with network access, requires 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, a small impact on integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
Sensitive Cookie in HTTPS Session Without 'Secure' Attribute
The Secure attribute for sensitive cookies in HTTPS sessions is not set, which could cause the user agent to send those cookies in plaintext over an HTTP session.
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Affected Versions
IBM Secure Proxy Version 6.0.3, 6.1.0 is affected by CVE-2023-46179Exploit Probability
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