CVE-2023-50948: storage fusion hci Hardcoded Password

Description

IBM Storage Fusion HCI 2.1.0 through 2.6.1 contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key, which it uses for its own inbound authentication, outbound communication to external components, or encryption of internal data. IBM X-Force ID: 275671.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.5

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-259 CWE-259

CWE-798 CWE-798

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
ibm	storage_fusion_hci	2.1.0 — 2.7.1

References

Advisories & Patches

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/275671 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7105509 https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/275671 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7105509

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-50948? +

IBM Storage Fusion HCI 2.1.0 through 2.6.1 contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key, which it uses for its own inbound authentication, outbound communication to external components, or encryption of internal data. IBM X-Force ID: 275671. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-50948? +

CVE-2023-50948 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-2023-50948? +

CVE-2023-50948 affects products from ibm, specifically: storage_fusion_hci. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-50948? +

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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