CVE-2023-47709: security guardium Command Injection

Description

IBM Security Guardium 11.3, 11.4, 11.5, and 12.0 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system by sending a specially crafted request. IBM X-Force ID: 271524.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.1

CRITICAL

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-78 OS Command Injection

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
ibm	security_guardium	All
ibm	security_guardium	All
ibm	security_guardium	All
ibm	security_guardium	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/271524 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7150840 https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/271524 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7150840

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-47709? +

IBM Security Guardium 11.3, 11.4, 11.5, and 12.0 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system by sending a specially crafted request. IBM X-Force ID: 271524. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.1 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2023-47709? +

CVE-2023-47709 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.1 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-47709? +

CVE-2023-47709 affects products from ibm, specifically: security_guardium. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-47709? +

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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