CVE-2023-43016: security verify — Fix

Description

IBM Security Access Manager Container (IBM Security Verify Access Appliance 10.0.0.0 through 10.0.6.1 and IBM Security Verify Access Docker 10.0.0.0 through 10.0.6.1) could allow a remote user to log into the server due to a user account with an empty password. IBM X-Force ID: 266154.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.3

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-258 CWE-258

CWE-521 CWE-521

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
ibm	security_verify_access	10.0.0.0 — 10.0.6.1
ibm	security_verify_access_docker	10.0.0.0 — 10.0.6.1

References

Advisories & Patches

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/266154 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7106586 https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/266154 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7106586

Other References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Nov/0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-43016? +

IBM Security Access Manager Container (IBM Security Verify Access Appliance 10.0.0.0 through 10.0.6.1 and IBM Security Verify Access Docker 10.0.0.0 through 10.0.6.1) could allow a remote user to log into the server due to a user account with an empty password. IBM X-Force ID: 266154. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-43016? +

CVE-2023-43016 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.3 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-43016? +

CVE-2023-43016 affects products from ibm, specifically: security_verify_access, security_verify_access_docker. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-43016? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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