CVE-2023-38735

IBM Cognos Dashboards improper authentication

Description

IBM Cognos Dashboards on Cloud Pak for Data 4.7.0 could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by a reverse tabnabbing flaw. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability and redirect a victim to a phishing site. IBM X-Force ID: 262482.

Category

5.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.01%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com
Affected: IBM Cognos Dashboards on Cloud Pak for Data
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7031207 patch vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/262482 vdb entry vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-38735?
CVE-2023-38735 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-38735?
To fix CVE-2023-38735, 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-2023-38735 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-38735 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-2023-38735?
CVE-2023-38735 affects IBM Cognos Dashboards on Cloud Pak for Data.
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