CVE-2023-33849 IBM CICS TX information disclosure

Low 3.7 Published 7 Jun 2023 Updated 6 Jan 2025

Attackers can intercept sensitive information transmitted in query parameters via man-in-the-middle attacks on IBM CICS TX products.

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-2023-33849?

CVE-2023-33849 is a low-severity vulnerability in IBM CICS TX Advanced, published on 7 Jun 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM TXSeries for Multiplatforms 8.1, 8.2, 9.1, CICS TX Standard, 11.1, CICS TX Advanced 10.1, and 11.1 could transmit sensitive information in query parameters that could be intercepted using man in the middle techniques. IBM X-Force ID: 257105.

Weakness: CWE-311

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-33849?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Ibm Cics Tx, Ibm Txseries for Multiplatforms.

How do I fix CVE-2023-33849?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-33849 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-33849 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-33849 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7wpg-p8mw-fq9g.