CVE-2023-22863: IBM Robotic Process Automation information disclosure

Published Jan 9, 2023
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Updated

IBM Robotic Process Automation 20.12.0 through 21.0.2 defaults to HTTP in some RPA commands when the prefix is not explicitly specified in the URL. This could allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques. IBM X-Force ID: 244109.

Other sources

IBM Robotic Process Automation defaults to HTTP in some RPA commands when the prefix is not explicitly specified in the URL. This could allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques.

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
IBM Robotic Process Automation<21.0.3
IBM Robotic Process Automation as a Service<21.0.3
IBM Robotic Process Automation for Cloud Pak<21.0.3
Microsoft Windows
redhat Openshift
IBM Robotic Process Automation<=< 21.0.3
IBM Robotic Process Automation for Cloud Pak<=< 21.0.3
IBM Robotic Process Automation as a Service<=< 21.0.3

Event History

Jan 9, 2023
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Jan 18, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:46 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:46 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this IBM Robotic Process Automation vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID of this IBM Robotic Process Automation vulnerability is CVE-2023-22863.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-22863?

The severity of CVE-2023-22863 is medium.

3

How does this vulnerability affect IBM Robotic Process Automation?

This vulnerability affects IBM Robotic Process Automation versions up to 21.0.3.

4

What is the impact of this vulnerability?

The impact of this vulnerability is that it allows an attacker to obtain sensitive information using man-in-the-middle techniques.

5

How can I fix CVE-2023-22863?

To fix CVE-2023-22863, ensure that the URL in RPA commands explicitly specifies the HTTPS prefix.

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