Vulnerability identifier: #VU72762

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-27290

CWE-ID: CWE-306

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM Observability with Instana
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: IBM Corporation

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

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External links
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6959969
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/248737

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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.