CVE-2017-1523 Missing authorization in n/a
Unauthorized users can download reports from IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management without authentication, leading to data exposure.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-1523?
CVE-2017-1523 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Oct 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management - Collaborative Edition 11.5 could allow an unauthorized user to download reports without authentication. IBM X-Force ID: 129892.
Weakness: CWE-306
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-1523?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Infosphere Master Data Management.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1523?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-1523 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2017-1523 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-1523 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mxrm-m5f7-qx88.