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CVE-2023-38367: IBM Cloud Pak for Automation authentication bypass

First published: Fri Jul 28 2023(Updated: )

IBM Cloud Pak Foundational Services Identity Provider (idP) API (IBM Cloud Pak for Automation 18.0.0, 18.0.1, 18.0.2, 19.0.1, 19.0.2, 19.0.3, 20.0.1, 20.0.2, 20.0.3, 21.0.1, 21.0.2, 21.0.3, 22.0.1, and 22.0.2) allows CRUD Operations with an invalid token. This could allow an unauthenticated attacker to view, update, delete or create an IdP configuration. IBM X-Force ID: 261130.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation<=V23.0.1
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation<=V21.0.3 - V21.0.3-IF022
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation<=V22.0.2 - V22.0.2-IF006 and later fixesV22.0.1 - V22.0.1-IF006 and later fixesV21.0.2 - V21.0.2-IF012 and later fixesV21.0.1 - V21.0.1-IF007 and later fixesV20.0.1 - V20.0.3 and later fixesV19.0.1 - V19.0.3 and later fixesV18.0.0 - V18.0.2 and later fixes
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=18.0.0
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=18.0.1
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=18.0.2
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=19.0.1
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=19.0.2
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=19.0.3
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=20.0.1
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=20.0.2
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=20.0.3
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=21.0.1
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=21.0.1-interim_fix_001
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=21.0.1-interim_fix_002
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=21.0.1-interim_fix_003
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=21.0.1-interim_fix_004
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=21.0.1-interim_fix_005
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=21.0.1-interim_fix_006
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=21.0.1-interim_fix_007
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=21.0.2
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=21.0.2-interim_fix_001
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=21.0.2-interim_fix_0012
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=21.0.2-interim_fix_002
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=21.0.2-interim_fix_003
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=21.0.2-interim_fix_004
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=21.0.2-interim_fix_005
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=21.0.2-interim_fix_006
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=21.0.2-interim_fix_007
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=21.0.2-interim_fix_008
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=21.0.2-interim_fix_009
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=21.0.2-interim_fix_010
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=21.0.2-interim_fix_011
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=21.0.2-interim_fix_012
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=21.0.3
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=21.0.3-interim_fix_001
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=21.0.3-interim_fix_002
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=21.0.3-interim_fix_003
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=21.0.3-interim_fix_004
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=21.0.3-interim_fix_005
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=21.0.3-interim_fix_006
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=21.0.3-interim_fix_007
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=21.0.3-interim_fix_008
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=21.0.3-interim_fix_009
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=21.0.3-interim_fix_010
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=21.0.3-interim_fix_011
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=21.0.3-interim_fix_012
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=21.0.3-interim_fix_013
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=21.0.3-interim_fix_014
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=21.0.3-interim_fix_015
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=21.0.3-interim_fix_016
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=21.0.3-interim_fix_017
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=21.0.3-interim_fix_018
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=21.0.3-interim_fix_019
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=21.0.3-interim_fix_020
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=21.0.3-interim_fix_021
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=21.0.3-interim_fix_022
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=22.0.1
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=22.0.1-interim_fix_001
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=22.0.1-interim_fix_002
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=22.0.1-interim_fix_003
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=22.0.1-interim_fix_004
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=22.0.1-interim_fix_005
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=22.0.1-interim_fix_006
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=22.0.2
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=22.0.2-interim_fix_001
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=22.0.2-interim_fix_002
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=22.0.2-interim_fix_003
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=22.0.2-interim_fix_004
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=22.0.2-interim_fix_005
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=22.0.2-interim_fix_006
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=23.0.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-38367?

    CVE-2023-38367 has been rated as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive operations.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-38367?

    To remediate CVE-2023-38367, upgrade to the latest version of IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What versions of IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation are affected by CVE-2023-38367?

    CVE-2023-38367 affects multiple versions including 18.0.0 through 23.0.1.

  • What kind of attack can CVE-2023-38367 facilitate?

    CVE-2023-38367 could allow an attacker to perform unauthorized CRUD operations using an invalid token.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-38367 if immediate patching is not possible?

    IBM recommends implementing strict token validation as an immediate measure until an official fix can be applied.

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