IBM Engineering Lifecycle Optimization Publishing 7.0.2/7.0.3 Request unrestricted upload

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM Engineering Lifecycle Optimization Publishing 7.0.2/7.0.3. It has been rated as critical. This affects an unknown function of the component Request Handler. Performing a manipulation results in unrestricted upload. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2023-45188. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in IBM Engineering Lifecycle Optimization Publishing 7.0.2/7.0.3. This affects an unknown function of the component Request Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a unrestricted upload vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-434. The product allows the attacker to upload or transfer files of dangerous types that can be automatically processed within the product's environment. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

IBM Engineering Lifecycle Optimization Publishing 7.0.2 and 7.03 could allow a remote attacker to upload arbitrary files, caused by the improper validation of file extensions. By sending a specially crafted request, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to upload a malicious file, which could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the vulnerable system. IBM X-Force ID: 268751.

The advisory is shared at ibm.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-45188 since 10/05/2023. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack 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 03/11/2025). MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1608.002 for this issue.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (268751). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.4

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Class: Unrestricted upload
CWE: CWE-434 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

10/05/2023 🔍
06/09/2024 +248 days 🔍
06/09/2024 +0 days 🔍
03/11/2025 +275 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-45188 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-45188
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-267561
X-Force: 268751

Entryinfo

Created: 06/09/2024 15:58
Updated: 03/11/2025 02:36
Changes: 06/09/2024 15:58 (64), 03/11/2025 02:36 (13)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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