CVE-2023-25921: aix File Upload RCE — Fix

Description

IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager 3.0, 3.0.1, 4.0, 4.1, and 4.1.1 allows the attacker to upload or transfer files of dangerous types that can be automatically processed within the product's environment. IBM X-Force ID: 247620.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.5

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
ibm	security_guardium_key_lifecycle_manager	3.0.0 — 4.1.1.7
ibm	aix	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
microsoft	windows	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6964516 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6964516

Other References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/247620 https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/247620

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-25921? +

IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager 3.0, 3.0.1, 4.0, 4.1, and 4.1.1 allows the attacker to upload or transfer files of dangerous types that can be automatically processed within the product's environment. IBM X-Force ID: 247620. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-25921? +

CVE-2023-25921 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-25921? +

CVE-2023-25921 affects products from ibm, linux, microsoft, specifically: aix, linux_kernel, security_guardium_key_lifecycle_manager, windows. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-25921? +

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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