CVE-2023-26279 IBM QRadar WinCollect Agent improper output encoding

Low 3.3 Published 23 Nov 2023 Updated 2 Aug 2024

A local user can perform unauthorized actions in IBM QRadar WinCollect Agent due to improper output encoding, potentially leading to privilege escalation.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-26279?

CVE-2023-26279 is a low-severity vulnerability in IBM QRadar WinCollect Agent, published on 23 Nov 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM QRadar WinCollect Agent 10.0 through 10.1.7 could allow a local user to perform unauthorized actions due to improper encoding. IBM X-Force ID: 248160.

Weakness: CWE-116

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-26279?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Qradar Wincollect.

How do I fix CVE-2023-26279?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-26279 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-26279 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-26279 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rc4r-c73w-wxqx.