CVE-2023-50955

Description

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 could allow an authenticated privileged user to obtain the absolute path of the web server installation which could aid in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 275777.

CVSS v3.1 Score

2.4

LOW

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-36 CWE-36

CWE-22 Path Traversal

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
ibm	infosphere_information_server	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7116610 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7116610

Other References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/275777 https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/275777

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-50955? +

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 could allow an authenticated privileged user to obtain the absolute path of the web server installation which could aid in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 275777. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 2.4 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2023-50955? +

CVE-2023-50955 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 2.4 out of 10, rated LOW. This is a low-severity vulnerability with limited impact.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-50955? +

CVE-2023-50955 affects products from ibm, specifically: infosphere_information_server. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-50955? +

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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