CVE-2023-25681: IBM Spectrum Virtualize security bypass

Published Feb 27, 2023
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Updated

LDAP users on IBM Spectrum Virtualize 8.5 which are configured to require multifactor authentication can still authenticate to the CIM interface using only username and password. This does not affect local users with MFA configured or remote users authenticating via single sign-on. IBM X-Force ID: 247033.

Other sources

LDAP users on IBM Spectrum Virtualize which are configured to require multifactor authentication can still authenticate to the CIM interface using only username and password. This does not affect local users with MFA configured or remote users authenticating via single sign-on.

IBM

Affected Software

2 affected components
IBM Spectrum Virtualize=8.5.0.0
IBM Spectrum Virtualize<=8.5

Event History

Feb 27, 2023
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Mar 5, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:42 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:42 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-25681?

CVE-2023-25681 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-25681?

To fix CVE-2023-25681, ensure that LDAP users are configured to use multifactor authentication for all authentication methods.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2023-25681?

CVE-2023-25681 affects LDAP users on IBM Spectrum Virtualize 8.5 who require multifactor authentication.

4

Does CVE-2023-25681 affect local users with MFA?

No, CVE-2023-25681 does not affect local users with MFA configured.

5

What authentication methods are affected by CVE-2023-25681?

CVE-2023-25681 allows LDAP users to authenticate to the CIM interface using only username and password, bypassing MFA.

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