IBM Storage Virtualize vSphere Remote Plug-in 1.0/1.1 exposure of sensitive information through environmental variables

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in IBM Storage Virtualize vSphere Remote Plug-in 1.0/1.1. The impacted element is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to exposure of sensitive information through environmental variables. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2023-43029. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in IBM Storage Virtualize vSphere Remote Plug-in 1.0/1.1 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown part. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a exposure of sensitive information through environmental variables vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-526. The product uses an environment variable to store unencrypted sensitive information. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

IBM Storage Virtualize vSphere Remote Plug-in 1.0 and 1.1 could allow a remote user to obtain sensitive credential information after deployment.

The advisory is shared for download at ibm.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-43029 since 09/15/2023. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1592.002.

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Class: Exposure of sensitive information through environmental variables
CWE: CWE-526 / CWE-200 / CWE-284
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09/15/2023 🔍
03/21/2025 +553 days 🔍
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Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-43029 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-43029
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-300604

Entryinfo

Created: 03/21/2025 16:55
Updated: 08/17/2025 03:26
Changes: 03/21/2025 16:55 (65), 08/13/2025 05:08 (12), 08/17/2025 03:26 (11)
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