CVE-2023-29260

IBM Sterling Connect:Express for UNIX server-side request forgery

Description

IBM Sterling Connect:Express for UNIX 1.5 is vulnerable to server-side request forgery (SSRF). This may allow an authenticated attacker to send unauthorized requests from the system, potentially leading to network enumeration or facilitating other attacks. IBM X-Force ID: 252135.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.05%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com
Affected: IBM Sterling Connect:Express for UNIX
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7010923 patch vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/252135 vdb entry vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-29260?
CVE-2023-29260 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-29260?
To fix CVE-2023-29260, 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-2023-29260 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-29260 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-29260?
CVE-2023-29260 affects IBM Sterling Connect:Express for UNIX.
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