CVE-2023-35018: IBM Security Verify Governance file upload

Published Oct 11, 2023
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Updated

IBM Security Verify Governance 10.0 could allow a privileged use to upload arbitrary files due to improper file validation. IBM X-Force ID: 259382.

Other sources

IBM Security Verify Governance, Identity Manager could allow a local user to escalate their privileges due to improper access controls.

IBM

Affected Software

2 affected components
IBM Security Verify Governance  - Identity Manager virtual appliance component<=All prior to 10.0.2 Fixpack 0
IBM Security Verify Governance>=10.0<10.0.2

Event History

Oct 11, 2023
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Oct 15, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:46 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:46 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-35018?

The severity of CVE-2023-35018 is high with a severity value of 7.8.

2

How can a local user escalate their privilege with CVE-2023-35018?

A local user can escalate their privilege by uploading arbitrary files due to improper file validation in IBM Security Verify Governance 10.0.

3

What is the affected software of CVE-2023-35018?

The affected software of CVE-2023-35018 is IBM Security Verify Governance - Identity Manager virtual appliance component version prior to 10.0.2 Fixpack 0.

4

Are there any references for CVE-2023-35018?

Yes, there are references available for CVE-2023-35018. You can find them at the following links: [Link 1](https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/259382), [Link 2](https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7050358), [Link 3](https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/257779).

5

What is the CWE number for CVE-2023-35018?

The CWE number for CVE-2023-35018 is 434.

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