CVE-2023-23470 — MEDIUM (6.4)

Vulnerability Description

IBM i 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 could allow an authenticated privileged administrator to gain elevated privileges in non-default configurations, as a result of improper SQL processing. By using a specially crafted SQL operation, the administrator could exploit the vulnerability to perform additional administrator operations. IBM X-Force ID: 244510.

CVSS Score

6.4

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	I	7.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79 CWE-89

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/244510VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6987767Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/244510VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6987767Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-23470?

CVE-2023-23470 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). IBM i 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 could allow an authenticated privileged administrator to gain elevated privileges in non-default configurations, as a result of improper SQL processing. By using a special...

How severe is CVE-2023-23470?

CVE-2023-23470 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-23470?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm I.