CVE-2023-25688: IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager information disclosure

Published Mar 9, 2023
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Updated

IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager 3.0, 3.0.1, 4.0, 4.1, and 4.1.1could 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: 247606.

Other sources

IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager 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.

Affected Software

10 affected components
IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager<=3.0
IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager<=3.0.1
IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager<=4.0
IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager<=4.1
IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager<=4.1.1
IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager=3.0
IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager=3.0.1
IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager=4.0
IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager=4.1
IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager=4.1.1

Event History

Mar 9, 2023
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Mar 21, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:01 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:01 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-25688?

CVE-2023-25688 is a vulnerability in IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager that could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-25688?

The severity of CVE-2023-25688 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.3.

3

How does CVE-2023-25688 affect IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager?

CVE-2023-25688 affects IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager versions 3.0, 3.0.1, 4.0, 4.1, and 4.1.1.

4

How can a remote attacker exploit CVE-2023-25688?

A remote attacker can exploit CVE-2023-25688 by sending a specially crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to traverse directories on the system and view arbitrary files.

5

Is there any additional information available about CVE-2023-25688?

Yes, you can find additional information about CVE-2023-25688 at the following references: [IBM X-Force ID: 247606](https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/247606) and [IBM Security Bulletin](https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6962729).

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