Common Licensing
CVE-2023-50946
MEDIUM
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V8 - Authorization Authorization logic validation
MITRE ATT&CK
1 technique across 1 tactic: Privilege Escalation The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Impact | CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction not required. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.08%. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | A remote attacker could bypass authorization checks to access restricted resources by sending crafted requests to the affected application. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 28, 2026
IBM Common Licensing 9.0 could allow an authenticated user to modify a configuration file that they should not have access to due to a broken authorization mechanism. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
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RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Review and test authorization logic, implement consistent access control checks, use centralized authorization framework.
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Technical ContextAI · show details
This vulnerability is classified as Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863), which allows attackers to bypass authorization checks to access restricted resources. IBM Common Licensing 9.0 could allow an authenticated user to modify a configuration file that they should not have access to due to a broken authorization mechanism. Affected products include: Ibm Common Licensing.
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AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
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CVSS VectorNVD
DescriptionCVE.org
IBM Common Licensing 9.0 could allow an authenticated user to modify a configuration file that they should not have access to due to a broken authorization mechanism.
Executive ViewAI
CVE-2023-50946 presents notable security risk, a incorrect authorization vulnerability rated CVSS 6.5. Attackers could gain access beyond their authorized level. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and monitor for exploitation.
Apply vendor patch. If patching is delayed: restrict network access and enable monitoring.
Threat Intelligence Overview
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CVE.org
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Attack Technique
Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.
Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org
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