VDB-263033 · CVE-2023-37407 · XFDB 260116

IBM Aspera Orchestrator 4.0.1 Request os command injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in IBM Aspera Orchestrator 4.0.1. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Request Handler. The manipulation leads to os command injection. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2023-37407. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM Aspera Orchestrator 4.0.1. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects an unknown functionality of the component Request Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a os command injection vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-78. The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

IBM Aspera Orchestrator 4.0.1 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system by sending a specially crafted request. IBM X-Force ID: 260116.

The advisory is shared at ibm.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2023-37407 since 07/05/2023. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 01/08/2025). MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1202 for this issue.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (260116). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Vendor

Name

Aspera Orchestrator

Version

4.0.1

License

commercial

Website

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

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.7

VulDB Base Score: 8.8
VulDB Temp Score: 8.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Os command injection
CWE: CWE-78 / CWE-77 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

07/05/2023 🔍
05/03/2024 +303 days 🔍
05/03/2024 +0 days 🔍
01/08/2025 +250 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-37407 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-37407
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-263033
X-Force: 260116

Entryinfo

Created: 05/03/2024 17:47
Updated: 01/08/2025 04:47
Changes: 05/03/2024 17:47 (64), 01/08/2025 04:47 (12)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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