CVE-2023-50957 IBM Storage Defender - Resiliency Service privilege escalation

High 8.0 Published 10 Feb 2024 Updated 24 Apr 2025

A privileged user can escalate privileges by accessing encrypted data stored in clear text keys within IBM Storage Defender.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: An administrator
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-50957?

CVE-2023-50957 is a high-severity vulnerability in IBM Storage Defender - Resiliency Service, published on 10 Feb 2024. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM Storage Defender - Resiliency Service 2.0 could allow a privileged user to perform unauthorized actions after obtaining encrypted data from clear text key storage. IBM X-Force ID: 275783.

Weakness: CWE-312

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-50957?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Storage Defender Resiliency Service.

How do I fix CVE-2023-50957?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-50957 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-50957 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-50957 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pvv9-mc25-j2pr.