Cloud Pak For Data
CVE-2023-27877
HIGH
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V14 - Data Protection Data exposure prevention
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques across 2 tactics: Collection, Discovery The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Impact | CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction not required. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | A remote attacker could access sensitive data that should not be disclosed by sending crafted requests to the affected application. No authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. |
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IBM Planning Analytics Cartridge for Cloud Pak for Data 4.0 connects to a CouchDB server. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. This Exposure of Sensitive Information vulnerability could allow attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed.
RemediationAI
A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Minimize information in error messages, implement proper access controls, encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit.
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This vulnerability is classified as Exposure of Sensitive Information (CWE-200), which allows attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed. IBM Planning Analytics Cartridge for Cloud Pak for Data 4.0 connects to a CouchDB server. An attacker can exploit an insecure password policy to the CouchDB server and collect sensitive information from the database. IBM X-Force ID: 247905. Affected products include: Ibm Cloud Pak For Data.
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AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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CVSS VectorNVD
DescriptionNVD
IBM Planning Analytics Cartridge for Cloud Pak for Data 4.0 connects to a CouchDB server. An attacker can exploit an insecure password policy to the CouchDB server and collect sensitive information from the database. IBM X-Force ID: 247905.
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Attack Technique
Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.
Affected Products (CPE)NVD
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