CVE-2023-38268: IBM InfoSphere Information Server cross-site request forgery

Published Nov 28, 2023
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Updated

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery which could allow an attacker to execute malicious and unauthorized actions transmitted from a user that the website trusts. IBM X-Force ID: 260585.

Other sources

IBM InfoSphere Information Server is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery which could allow an attacker to execute malicious and unauthorized actions transmitted from a user that the website trusts.

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
IBM InfoSphere Information Server<=11.7
All of the following
Any of the following
IBM InfoSphere Information Server>=11.7.0.0<11.7.1.0
IBM InfoSphere Information Server>=11.7.0.0<11.7.1.4
Any of the following
IBM AIX
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Nov 28, 2023
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Dec 1, 2023
Data Sourced
07:21 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-38268?

CVE-2023-38268 is a vulnerability in IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 that allows an attacker to execute malicious actions through cross-site request forgery.

2

How severe is CVE-2023-38268?

CVE-2023-38268 has a severity rating of 4.3 (medium).

3

How does CVE-2023-38268 affect IBM InfoSphere Information Server?

CVE-2023-38268 affects IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7, allowing an attacker to execute unauthorized actions through cross-site request forgery.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-38268?

To fix CVE-2023-38268, apply the provided patch from IBM: [Patch for CVE-2023-38268](https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/878310).

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-38268?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-38268 on the [IBM support page](https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7067682) and the [IBM X-Force ID page](https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/260585).

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