Vulnerability identifier: #VU87718

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-46179

CWE-ID: CWE-614

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM Sterling Secure Proxy
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to IBM Sterling Secure Proxy does not set the secure attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies. A remote attacker can get the cookie values by sending a http:// link to a user or by planting this link in a site the user goes to.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Sterling Secure Proxy: All versions

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External links
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7142038
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/269683

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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.