CVE-2023-25681: spectrum — Fix

Description

LDAP users on IBM Spectrum Virtualize 8.5 which are configured to require multifactor authentication can still authenticate to the CIM interface using only username and password. This does not affect local users with MFA configured or remote users authenticating via single sign-on. IBM X-Force ID: 247033.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-308 CWE-308

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
ibm	spectrum_virtualize	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/247033 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6962203 https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/247033 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6962203

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-25681? +

LDAP users on IBM Spectrum Virtualize 8.5 which are configured to require multifactor authentication can still authenticate to the CIM interface using only username and password. This does not affect local users with MFA configured or remote users authenticating via single sign-on. IBM X-Force ID: 247033. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-25681? +

CVE-2023-25681 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.3 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-25681? +

CVE-2023-25681 affects products from ibm, specifically: spectrum_virtualize. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-25681? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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