CVE-2023-43052: IBM Control Center external service interaction
IBM Control Center 6.2.1 through 6.3.1 is vulnerable to an external service interaction attack, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to induce the application to perform server-side DNS lookups or HTTP requests to arbitrary domain names. By submitting suitable payloads, an attacker can cause the application server to attack other systems that it can interact with.
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IBM Sterling Control Center is vulnerable to an external service interaction attack, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to induce the application to perform server-side DNS lookups or HTTP requests to arbitrary domain names. By submitting suitable payloads, an attacker can cause the application server to attack other systems that it can interact with.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-43052?
CVE-2023-43052 has been rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2023-43052?
To fix CVE-2023-43052, upgrade IBM Control Center to version 6.3.1 or apply the latest patches available for versions 6.2.1 to 6.3.1.
What versions of IBM Control Center are affected by CVE-2023-43052?
IBM Control Center versions 6.2.1 through 6.3.1 are affected by CVE-2023-43052.
What kind of attack does CVE-2023-43052 enable?
CVE-2023-43052 enables an external service interaction attack through improper validation of user input.
Can CVE-2023-43052 lead to data leakage?
Yes, if exploited, CVE-2023-43052 could lead to data exposure through unauthorized server-side DNS lookups or HTTP requests.