SB2024011622 - Multiple vulnerabilities in IBM Maximo Application Suite - Manage Component



SB2024011622 - Multiple vulnerabilities in IBM Maximo Application Suite - Manage Component

Published: January 16, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024011622
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Incorrect authorization (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-7692)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authorization process.

The vulnerability exists due to missing support for PKCE. Without the use of PKCE, the authorization code returned by an authorization server is not enough to guarantee that the client that issued the initial authorization request is the one that will be authorized. An attacker is able to obtain the authorization code using a malicious app on the client-side and use it to gain authorization to the protected resource.


2) Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-22573)

The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to IDToken verifier does not verify if token is properly signed. A remote authenticated user can provide a compromised token with custom payload and gain access to sensitive information.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.