Missing authorization in IBM Storage Ceph
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2023-2183 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-862 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Storage Ceph Other software / Other software solutions |
| Vendor | IBM Corporation |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Missing Authorization
EUVDB-ID: #VU78470
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-2183
CWE-ID:
CWE-862 - Missing Authorization
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote user to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to missing authorization in the alerts feature within API. A remote user can use the API to send multiple alert messages to e-mail and Slack, spamming users, prepare Phishing attack or block SMTP server.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsStorage Ceph : before 6.1z3
External linkshttp://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7109103
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
