CVE-2023-40363 IBM InfoSphere Information Server privilege escalation
An authenticated user can escalate privileges by modifying installation files due to incorrect file permission settings in IBM InfoSphere Information Server.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-40363?
CVE-2023-40363 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Infosphere Information Server, published on 18 Nov 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 could allow an authenticated user to change installation files due to incorrect file permission settings. IBM X-Force ID: 263332.
Weakness: CWE-276
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-40363?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Infosphere Information Server.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40363?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-40363 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2023-40363 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-40363 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Infosphere Information Server
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wx63-xfhg-5c9g.