CVE-2023-43044 — MEDIUM (5.3)

Q: How severe is CVE-2023-43044?

CVE-2023-43044 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2023-43044?

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

Vulnerability Description

IBM License Metric Tool 9.2 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 266893.

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	License Metric Tool	< 9.2.33

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/266893VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7040605Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/266893VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7040605Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-43044?

CVE-2023-43044 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). IBM License Metric Tool 9.2 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view ar...

How severe is CVE-2023-43044?

CVE-2023-43044 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-2023-43044?

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