SB2023052413 - Improperly controlled modification of object prototype attributes in IBM App Connect Enterprise and IBM Integration Bus



SB2023052413 - Improperly controlled modification of object prototype attributes in IBM App Connect Enterprise and IBM Integration Bus

Published: May 24, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023052413
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution') (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-0842)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly validate incoming JSON keys, thus allowing the __proto__ property to be edited. A remote unauthenticated attacker can edit or add new properties to an object to execute arbitrary code on the target system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.