CVE-2023-40376 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

A detailed overview of CVE-2023-40376 involving IBM UrbanCode Deploy's authentication control vulnerability.

Understanding CVE-2023-40376

This section provides insights into the vulnerability, impact, affected systems, and mitigation techniques.

What is CVE-2023-40376?

The CVE-2023-40376 vulnerability in IBM UrbanCode Deploy allows authenticated users to modify environment variables due to insufficient authentication controls.

The Impact of CVE-2023-40376

The vulnerability can result in unauthorized changes to critical environment variables, potentially leading to security breaches or system instability.

Technical Details of CVE-2023-40376

Explore the specifics of the vulnerability affecting IBM UrbanCode Deploy.

Vulnerability Description

IBM UrbanCode Deploy versions 7.1 - 7.1.2.12, 7.2 - 7.2.3.5, and 7.3 - 7.3.2.0 are susceptible to unauthorized environmental variable modifications due to authentication weaknesses.

Affected Systems and Versions

The vulnerability impacts IBM UrbanCode Deploy versions 7.1 to 7.3 in specific configurations, allowing authenticated users to exploit the flaw.

Exploitation Mechanism

With low privileges required, authenticated users can exploit the vulnerability through network-based attacks, manipulating environment variables.

Mitigation and Prevention

Learn how to mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2023-40376 and secure your IBM UrbanCode Deploy environment.

Immediate Steps to Take

IBM recommends immediate authentication control enhancement and monitoring to prevent unauthorized changes to environment variables.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement robust authorization mechanisms, conduct regular security audits, and provide security training to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Patching and Updates

Ensure timely installation of security patches and updates provided by IBM to address the authentication control vulnerability.