#VU89780 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in IBM Robotic Process Automation - CVE-2023-43058

Vulnerability identifier: #VU89780

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-43058

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM Robotic Process Automation
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions. A remote attacker can bypass security restrictions to escalate privileges on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Robotic Process Automation: 23.0.9

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External links
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/267527
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7047017

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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.