Vulnerability identifier: #VU87126

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-47745

CWE-ID: CWE-319

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM MQ Operator LTS
Other software / Other software solutions
IBM MQ Operator CD
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to software uses insecure communication channel to transmit sensitive information. A local user with ability to intercept network traffic can gain access to sensitive data.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM MQ Operator LTS: 2.0.0 - 2.0.18

IBM MQ Operator CD: 2.2.0 - 3.0.1

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External links
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7126571
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/272638

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.