Missing authentication in IBM Observability with Instana

1) Missing Authentication for Critical Function

EUVDB-ID: #VU72762

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-27290

CWE-ID: CWE-306 - Missing Authentication for Critical Function

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to docker based datastores for IBM Instana do not currently require authentication. A remote attacker can compromise the affected systsem.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Observability with Instana: 239-0 - 243-0

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:ibm_observability_with_instana:239-0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:ibm_observability_with_instana:239-1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:ibm_observability_with_instana:239-2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6959969
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/248737

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.