Incorrect authorization in IBM Observability with Instana

1) Incorrect authorization

EUVDB-ID: #VU94762

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 7.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-41110

CWE-ID: CWE-863 - Incorrect Authorization

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authorization checks.

The vulnerability exists due to AuthZ zero length regression. A remote user can bypass authentication and gain elevated privileges.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Observability with Instana: 278

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:ibm_observability_with_instana:278:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7165369

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.