CVE-2023-45185 IBM i Access Client Solutions code execution

High 7.4 Published 14 Dec 2023 Updated 2 Aug 2024

Attackers can execute remote code and perform operations under the user's authority due to improper authority checks in IBM i Access Client Solutions.

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-2023-45185?

CVE-2023-45185 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in IBM i Access Client Solutions, published on 14 Dec 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM i Access Client Solutions 1.1.2 through 1.1.4 and 1.1.4.3 through 1.1.9.3 could allow an attacker to execute remote code. Due to improper authority checks the attacker could perform operations on the PC under the user's authority. IBM X-Force ID: 268273.

Weakness: CWE-863

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-45185?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm I Access Client Solutions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-45185?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-45185 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-2023-45185 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-45185 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-r5pw-wrg5-wrfp.