Vulnerability identifier: #VU85584

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-38738

CWE-ID: CWE-257

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM OpenPages with Watson
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor:

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to weaker than expected security in a OpenPages environment using Native authentication. A remote user with access to the OpenPages database could through a series of specially crafted steps exploit this weakness and gain unauthorized access to other OpenPages accounts.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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External links
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7107775
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/262594

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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.