PT-2023-5435 · Ibm · Ibm Robotic Process Automation

Mariana Penna · Published 2023-08-22 · Updated 2023-08-26 · CVE-2023-38734

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

10

Critical

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions IBM Robotic Process Automation versions 21.0.0 through 21.0.7.1 IBM Robotic Process Automation versions 23.0.0 through 23.0.1

Description The issue is related to incorrect privilege assignment when importing users from an LDAP directory, allowing a remote attacker to elevate their privileges.

Recommendations For versions 21.0.0 through 21.0.7.1, update to a version outside of this range to resolve the issue. For versions 23.0.0 through 23.0.1, update to a version outside of this range to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the LDAP directory import functionality until a patch is available.

Fix

Improper Privilege Management

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Related Identifiers

BDU:2023-06065

CVE-2023-38734

Affected Products

Ibm Robotic Process Automation

References · 7

• https://ibm.com/support/pages/node/7028227 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-38734 · Security Note
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/262481 · Vendor Advisory
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2023-06065 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2023-38734 · Vendor Advisory
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/69039 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/cvenotify/57115 · Telegram Post