CVE-2023-27291: IBM Watson CP4D Data Stores information disclosure

Published Mar 21, 2023
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Updated

IBM Watson CP4D Data Stores 4.6.0, 4.6.1, 4.6.2, and 4.6.3 does not encrypt sensitive or critical information before storage or transmission which could allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 248740.

Other sources

IBM Watson CP4D Data Stores does not encrypt sensitive or critical information before storage or transmission which could allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information.

IBM

Affected Software

5 affected components
IBM Watson CloudPak for Data Data Stores<=4.6.0,4.6.1, 4.6.2, 4.6.3
IBM Watson CP4D Data Stores=4.6.0
IBM Watson CP4D Data Stores=4.6.1
IBM Watson CP4D Data Stores=4.6.2
IBM Watson CP4D Data Stores=4.6.3

Event History

Mar 21, 2023
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Mar 3, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:39 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:39 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-27291?

CVE-2023-27291 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential exposure of sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-27291?

To fix CVE-2023-27291, upgrade to a version of IBM Watson CP4D Data Stores that implements encryption for sensitive and critical information.

3

Which versions of IBM Watson CP4D Data Stores are affected by CVE-2023-27291?

Versions 4.6.0, 4.6.1, 4.6.2, and 4.6.3 of IBM Watson CP4D Data Stores are vulnerable as per CVE-2023-27291.

4

What types of data are at risk due to CVE-2023-27291?

CVE-2023-27291 puts sensitive and critical information at risk as it is not encrypted before storage or transmission.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-27291 before applying the fix?

Currently, there is no documented workaround for CVE-2023-27291, and upgrading to a secure version is recommended.

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