CVE-2023-47159 IBM Sterling File Gateway information disclosure

Medium 4.3 Published 27 Jan 2025 Updated 27 Jan 2025

An authenticated user can enumerate usernames due to observable discrepancies in request responses within IBM Sterling File Gateway.

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-2023-47159?

CVE-2023-47159 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Sterling File Gateway, published on 27 Jan 2025. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM Sterling File Gateway 6.0.0.0 through 6.1.2.5 and 6.2.0.0 through 6.2.0.1 could allow an authenticated user to enumerate usernames due to an observable discrepancy in request responses.

Weakness: CWE-203, CWE-204

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-47159?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Sterling File Gateway.

How do I fix CVE-2023-47159?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-47159 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-47159 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-47159 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Ibm Sterling File Gateway vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-q9fm-h69x-8j48.