CVE-2024-37526: watson query with — Fix

Description

IBM Watson Query on Cloud Pak for Data (IBM Data Virtualization 1.8, 2.0, 2.1, 2.2, and 3.0.0) could allow an authenticated user to obtain sensitive information from objects published using Watson Query due to an improper data protection 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:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-497 CWE-497

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
ibm	data_virtualization_on_cloud_pak_for_data	All
ibm	data_virtualization_on_cloud_pak_for_data	All
ibm	data_virtualization_on_cloud_pak_for_data	All
ibm	data_virtualization_on_cloud_pak_for_data	All
ibm	watson_query_with_cloud_pak_for_data	All
ibm	watson_query_with_cloud_pak_for_data	All
ibm	watson_query_with_cloud_pak_for_data	All
ibm	watson_query_with_cloud_pak_for_data	All
ibm	watson_query_with_cloud_pak_for_data	All
ibm	watson_query_with_cloud_pak_for_data	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7173774

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-37526? +

IBM Watson Query on Cloud Pak for Data (IBM Data Virtualization 1.8, 2.0, 2.1, 2.2, and 3.0.0) could allow an authenticated user to obtain sensitive information from objects published using Watson Query due to an improper data protection mechanism. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-37526? +

CVE-2024-37526 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-2024-37526? +

CVE-2024-37526 affects products from ibm, specifically: data_virtualization_on_cloud_pak_for_data, watson_query_with_cloud_pak_for_data. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-37526? +

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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