CVE-2023-50946

MEDIUM
Published Jan 26, 2025 Modified Mar 11, 2025 CWE-863

Description

IBM Common Licensing 9.0 could allow an authenticated user to modify a configuration file that they should not have access to due to a broken authorization mechanism.

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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:N/I:H/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization

Affected Products

Vendor Product
ibm common_licensing
ibm aix
linux linux_kernel
microsoft windows

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-50946? +
IBM Common Licensing 9.0 could allow an authenticated user to modify a configuration file that they should not have access to due to a broken authorization mechanism. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2023-50946? +
CVE-2023-50946 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-2023-50946? +
CVE-2023-50946 affects products from ibm, linux, microsoft, specifically: aix, common_licensing, linux_kernel, windows. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-50946? +
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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