CVE-2023-50948: IBM Storage Fusion HCI information disclosure

Published Jan 5, 2024
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Updated

IBM Storage Fusion HCI 2.1.0 through 2.6.1 contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key, which it uses for its own inbound authentication, outbound communication to external components, or encryption of internal data. IBM X-Force ID: 275671.

Other sources

IBM Storage Fusion HCI contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key, which it uses for its own inbound authentication, outbound communication to external components, or encryption of internal data.

IBM

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
IBM Storage Fusion HCI>=2.1.0<2.7.1
IBM Storage Fusion HCI<=2.1.0 - 2.6.1

Event History

Jan 5, 2024
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Jan 8, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:43 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:43 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-50948?

CVE-2023-50948 is a vulnerability that results from hard-coded credentials in IBM Storage Fusion HCI, which can lead to unauthorized access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-50948?

To fix CVE-2023-50948, apply the patch provided by IBM for versions 2.1.0 to 2.6.1 of Storage Fusion HCI.

3

What are the versions affected by CVE-2023-50948?

CVE-2023-50948 affects IBM Storage Fusion HCI versions 2.1.0 through 2.6.1 inclusive.

4

What impact does CVE-2023-50948 have on security?

The hard-coded credentials in CVE-2023-50948 can compromise the security of inbound authentication and data encryption.

5

Is CVE-2023-50948 an isolated vulnerability?

CVE-2023-50948 is specific to IBM Storage Fusion HCI and does not impact other IBM software products.

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