CVE-2023-27290

IBM Observability with Instana missing authentication

Description

Docker based datastores for IBM Instana (IBM Observability with Instana 239-0 through 239-2, 241-0 through 241-2, and 243-0) do not currently require authentication. Due to this, an attacker within the network could access the datastores with read/write access. IBM X-Force ID: 248737.

Category

9.1
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 4.18% Top 15%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com
Affected: IBM Observability with Instana
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6959969 vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/248737 vdb entry vendor advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171770/IBM-Instana-243-0-Missing-Authentication.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-27290?
CVE-2023-27290 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-27290?
To fix CVE-2023-27290, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-27290 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-27290 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~4% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-27290?
CVE-2023-27290 affects IBM Observability with Instana.
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