CVE-2023-46177: IBM MQ Appliance information disclosure

Published Dec 18, 2023
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Updated

IBM MQ Appliance 9.3 LTS and 9.3 CD could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially crafted URL request to view arbitrary files on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 269536.

Other sources

IBM MQ Appliance could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request to view arbitrary files on the system.

IBM

Affected Software

4 affected components
IBM MQ Appliance<=9.3 LTS
IBM MQ Appliance<=9.3 CD
IBM MQ Appliance=9.3.0.0
IBM MQ Appliance=9.3.0.0

Event History

Dec 18, 2023
CVE Published
02:11 PM
Data Sourced
02:11 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-2023-46177?

CVE-2023-46177 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability that allows directory traversal on IBM MQ Appliance.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-46177?

To remediate CVE-2023-46177, ensure you apply the latest patches and updates provided by IBM for MQ Appliance.

3

What type of systems are affected by CVE-2023-46177?

CVE-2023-46177 affects IBM MQ Appliance versions 9.3 LTS and 9.3 CD.

4

What can an attacker achieve with CVE-2023-46177?

An attacker exploiting CVE-2023-46177 could potentially view arbitrary files on the system through crafted URL requests.

5

When was CVE-2023-46177 publicly disclosed?

CVE-2023-46177 was publicly disclosed in 2023, allowing users to take action against the vulnerability.

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