CVE-2023-29260: IBM Sterling Connect:Express for UNIX server-side request forgery

Published Jul 11, 2023
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Updated

IBM Sterling Connect:Express for UNIX 1.5 is vulnerable to server-side request forgery (SSRF). This may allow an authenticated attacker to send unauthorized requests from the system, potentially leading to network enumeration or facilitating other attacks. IBM X-Force ID: 252135.

Other sources

IBM Sterling Connect:Express for UNIX is vulnerable to server-side request forgery (SSRF). This may allow an authenticated attacker to send unauthorized requests from the system, potentially leading to network enumeration or facilitating other attacks.

Affected Software

6 affected components
IBM Sterling Connect:Express for UNIX<=1.5.x
IBM Sterling Connect\=express_for_unix-1.5.0
IBM AIX
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
Oracle Solaris

Event History

Jul 11, 2023
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Jul 19, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:17 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:17 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
02:15 AM
Description

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability of CVE-2023-29260?

CVE-2023-29260 is a server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in IBM Sterling Connect:Express for UNIX 1.5.

2

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-29260?

An authenticated attacker can exploit CVE-2023-29260 to send unauthorized requests from the system, potentially leading to network enumeration or facilitating other attacks.

3

Which version of IBM Sterling Connect:Express for UNIX is affected by CVE-2023-29260?

CVE-2023-29260 affects IBM Sterling Connect:Express for UNIX version 1.5.x.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2023-29260?

CVE-2023-29260 has a severity rating of 6.5 (Medium).

5

How can I mitigate the vulnerability of CVE-2023-29260?

To mitigate CVE-2023-29260, install the necessary security patches or updates provided by IBM.

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