CVE-2023-46170

MEDIUM

Published Mar 7, 2024 Modified Mar 11, 2025 CWE-204

Description

IBM DS8900F HMC 89.21.19.0, 89.21.31.0, 89.30.68.0, 89.32.40.0, and 89.33.48.0 could allow an authenticated user to arbitrarily read files after enumerating file names.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.5

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-204 CWE-204

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
ibm	ds8900f_firmware	All
ibm	ds8900f_firmware	All
ibm	ds8900f_firmware	All
ibm	ds8900f_firmware	All
ibm	ds8900f	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7130084 https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/269407 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7130084

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-46170? +

IBM DS8900F HMC 89.21.19.0, 89.21.31.0, 89.30.68.0, 89.32.40.0, and 89.33.48.0 could allow an authenticated user to arbitrarily read files after enumerating file names. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-46170? +

CVE-2023-46170 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.5 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-2023-46170? +

CVE-2023-46170 affects products from ibm, specifically: ds8900f, ds8900f_firmware. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-46170? +

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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