CVE-2023-50946: IBM Common Licensing information disclosure
Published Jan 26, 2025
·Updated
IBM Common Licensing 9.0 could allow an authenticated user to modify a configuration file that they should not have access to due to a broken authorization mechanism.
Affected Software
5 affected components
IBM Common Licensing
All of the following
IBM Common Licensing=9.0.0
Any of the following
IBM AIX
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
Event History
Jan 26, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:44 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:44 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2023-50946?
CVE-2023-50946 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2023-50946?
To fix CVE-2023-50946, ensure that proper authorization mechanisms are enforced for user access to configuration files.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2023-50946?
CVE-2023-50946 affects users of IBM Common Licensing 9.0 who are able to authenticate in the system.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-50946?
CVE-2023-50946 is a broken authorization vulnerability that allows unauthorized modifications to configuration files.
5
Can CVE-2023-50946 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2023-50946 requires authentication, meaning it cannot be exploited remotely without valid user credentials.