VDB-255225 · CVE-2023-27545 · XFDB 248947

IBM Watson CloudPak for Data Data Stores 4.6.0 web browser cache containing sensitive information

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM Watson CloudPak for Data Data Stores 4.6.0. It has been classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code. Performing a manipulation results in use of web browser cache containing sensitive information. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2023-27545. Attacking locally is a requirement. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in IBM Watson CloudPak for Data Data Stores 4.6.0 (Cloud Software). This affects an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use of web browser cache containing sensitive information vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-525. The web application does not use an appropriate caching policy that specifies the extent to which each web page and associated form fields should be cached. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

IBM Watson CloudPak for Data Data Stores information disclosure 4.6.0 allows web pages to be stored locally which can be read by another user on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 248947.

The weakness was published 02/29/2024. The advisory is shared at ibm.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-27545 since 03/02/2023. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1592 for this issue.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (248947). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Cloud Software

Vendor

Name

Watson CloudPak for Data Data Stores

Version

4.6.0

License

commercial

Website

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

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.2

VulDB Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.2
VulDB Vector: 🔍
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NVD Base Score: 5.5
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CNA Base Score: 4.0
CNA Vector (IBM Corporation): 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use of web browser cache containing sensitive information
CWE: CWE-525 / CWE-524
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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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

03/02/2023 🔍
02/29/2024 +364 days 🔍
02/29/2024 +0 days 🔍
04/02/2025 +398 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-27545 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-27545
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-255225
X-Force: 248947

Entryinfo

Created: 02/29/2024 08:23
Updated: 04/02/2025 02:36
Changes: 02/29/2024 08:23 (50), 04/02/2025 02:36 (27)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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