CVE-2023-38281 — MEDIUM (5.3)

Vulnerability Description

IBM Cloud Pak System does not set the secure attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies. Attackers may be able to get the cookie values by sending a http:// link to a user or by planting this link in a site the user goes to. The cookie will be sent to the insecure link and the attacker can then obtain the cookie value by snooping the traffic.

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Cloud Pak System	2.3.4.0
Ibm	Os Image For Red Hat Linux Systems	4.0.4.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-209

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7254419Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-38281?

CVE-2023-38281 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). IBM Cloud Pak System does not set the secure attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies. Attackers may be able to get the cookie values by sending a http:// link to a user or by planting thi...

How severe is CVE-2023-38281?

CVE-2023-38281 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-38281?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Cloud Pak System, Ibm Os Image For Red Hat Linux Systems.