VDB-235000 · CVE-2023-29259 · XFDB 252055

IBM Sterling Connect:Express 1.5 on Unix Browser UI sensitive cookie with improper samesite attribute

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in IBM Sterling Connect:Express 1.5 on Unix. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Browser UI. Executing a manipulation can lead to sensitive cookie with improper samesite attribute. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2023-29259. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in IBM Sterling Connect:Express 1.5 on Unix (Business Process Management Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component Browser UI. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a sensitive cookie with improper samesite attribute vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-1275. The SameSite attribute for sensitive cookies is not set, or an insecure value is used. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

IBM Sterling Connect:Express for UNIX 1.5 browser UI is vulnerable to attacks that rely on the use of cookies without the SameSite attribute. IBM X-Force ID: 252055.

The weakness was published 07/19/2023. The advisory is shared for download at ibm.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-29259 since 04/04/2023. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (252055). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

Business Process Management Software

Vendor

Name

Sterling Connect:Express

Version

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.ibm.com/

CPE 2.3info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.2

VulDB Base Score: 3.7
VulDB Temp Score: 3.6
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 5.3
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CNA Base Score: 3.7
CNA Vector (IBM Corporation): 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Sensitive cookie with improper samesite attribute
CWE: CWE-1275 / CWE-346 / CWE-345
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

04/04/2023 🔍
07/19/2023 +106 days 🔍
07/19/2023 +0 days 🔍
08/14/2023 +26 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-29259 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-29259
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-235000
X-Force: 252055

Entryinfo

Created: 07/19/2023 07:04
Updated: 08/14/2023 23:56
Changes: 07/19/2023 07:04 (53), 08/14/2023 23:56 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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