CVE-2023-40683: linux kernel Access Control Flaw — Fix

Description

IBM OpenPages with Watson 8.3 and 9.0 could allow remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by insufficient authorization checks. By authenticating as an OpenPages user and using non-public APIs, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to bypass security and gain unauthorized administrative access to the application. IBM X-Force ID: 264005.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.8

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-285 CWE-285

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
ibm	openpages_with_watson	8.3 — 8.3.0.2.7
ibm	openpages_with_watson	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
microsoft	windows	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/264005 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7107774 https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/264005 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7107774

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-40683? +

IBM OpenPages with Watson 8.3 and 9.0 could allow remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by insufficient authorization checks. By authenticating as an OpenPages user and using non-public APIs, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to bypass security and gain unauthorized administrative access to the application. IBM X-Force ID: 264005. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-40683? +

CVE-2023-40683 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-40683? +

CVE-2023-40683 affects products from ibm, linux, microsoft, specifically: linux_kernel, openpages_with_watson, windows. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-40683? +

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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