8.8
CWE
613
EPSS
0.049%
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2023-50936: IBM PowerSC session fixation

First published: Wed Jan 31 2024(Updated: )

IBM PowerSC 1.3, 2.0, and 2.1 does not invalidate session after logout which could allow an authenticated user to impersonate another user on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 275116.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM PowerSC<=1.3
IBM PowerSC<=2.0
IBM PowerSC<=2.1
IBM PowerSC=1.3
IBM PowerSC=2.0
IBM PowerSC=2.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-50936?

    CVE-2023-50936 has been rated as a high-severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-50936?

    To fix CVE-2023-50936, ensure that session invalidation occurs properly after logout for all user accounts.

  • What versions of IBM PowerSC are affected by CVE-2023-50936?

    CVE-2023-50936 affects IBM PowerSC versions 1.3, 2.0, and 2.1.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2023-50936?

    The impact of CVE-2023-50936 is that it allows an authenticated user to impersonate another user due to session management issues.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-50936?

    Currently, the recommended solution is to apply the available patches or updates from IBM for affected versions.

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