Vulnerability identifier: #VU73737

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-0683

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Lenovo XClarity Controller (XCC)
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: Lenovo

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions within the API. A remote user can send a specially crafted request to the API and gain unauthorized access to the application.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Lenovo XClarity Controller (XCC): All versions

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External links
http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-99936

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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.