VDB-304670 · CVE-2023-27272 · GCVE-0-2023-27272

IBM Aspera Console up to 3.4.4 weak password

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in IBM Aspera Console up to 3.4.4. This vulnerability affects unknown code. Such manipulation leads to weak password. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2023-27272. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in IBM Aspera Console up to 3.4.4. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a weak password vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-521. The product does not require that users should have strong passwords, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts. Impacted is confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

IBM Aspera Console 3.4.0 through 3.4.4 allows passwords to be reused when a new user logs into the system.

The advisory is available at ibm.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2023-27272 since 02/27/2023. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 04/14/2025). This vulnerability is assigned to T1552 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

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Productinfo

Vendor

Name

Aspera Console

Version

License

commercial

Website

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

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

VulDB Vector: 🔍
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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.4

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

CNA Base Score: 3.1
CNA Vector (ibm): 🔍

CVSSv2info

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Weak password
CWE: CWE-521
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ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

02/27/2023 🔍
04/14/2025 +776 days 🔍
04/14/2025 +0 days 🔍
04/14/2025 +0 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-27272 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-27272
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-304670

Entryinfo

Created: 04/14/2025 23:18
Changes: 04/14/2025 23:18 (63)
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Cache ID: 216::103