CVE-2023-43040

IBM Spectrum Fusion HCI improper access control

Description

IBM Spectrum Fusion HCI 2.5.2 through 2.7.2 could allow an attacker to perform unauthorized actions in RGW for Ceph due to improper bucket access. IBM X-Force ID: 266807.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 2.13% Top 20%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM Spectrum Fusion HCI
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7151040 vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/266807 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-43040?
CVE-2023-43040 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-43040?
To fix CVE-2023-43040, 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-2023-43040 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-43040 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-43040?
CVE-2023-43040 affects IBM Spectrum Fusion HCI.
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