CVE-2023-50947: IBM Business Automation Workflow cross-site scripting

Published Feb 2, 2024
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Updated

IBM Business Automation Workflow 22.0.2, 23.0.1, and 23.0.2 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session. IBM X-Force ID: 275665.

Other sources

IBM Business Automation Workflow is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.

— IBM

Affected Software

68 affected components
IBM Business Automation Workflow>=19.0.0.1<=19.0.0.3
IBM Business Automation Workflow>=21.0.1<=21.0.3.1
IBM Business Automation Workflow=20.0.0.1
IBM Business Automation Workflow=20.0.0.1
IBM Business Automation Workflow=20.0.0.2
IBM Business Automation Workflow=20.0.0.2
IBM Business Automation Workflow=21.0.2
IBM Business Automation Workflow=21.0.3
IBM Business Automation Workflow=21.0.3-if002
IBM Business Automation Workflow=21.0.3-if005
IBM Business Automation Workflow=21.0.3-if006
IBM Business Automation Workflow=21.0.3-if007
IBM Business Automation Workflow=21.0.3-if008
IBM Business Automation Workflow=21.0.3-if009
IBM Business Automation Workflow=21.0.3-if010
IBM Business Automation Workflow=21.0.3-if011
IBM Business Automation Workflow=21.0.3-if012
IBM Business Automation Workflow=21.0.3-if013
IBM Business Automation Workflow=21.0.3-if014
IBM Business Automation Workflow=21.0.3-if015
IBM Business Automation Workflow=21.0.3-if016
IBM Business Automation Workflow=21.0.3-if017
IBM Business Automation Workflow=21.0.3-if028
IBM Business Automation Workflow=22.0.1
IBM Business Automation Workflow=22.0.1
IBM Business Automation Workflow=22.0.2
IBM Business Automation Workflow=22.0.2
IBM Business Automation Workflow=22.0.2
IBM Business Automation Workflow=23.0.1
IBM Business Automation Workflow=23.0.1
IBM Business Automation Workflow=23.0.1
IBM Business Automation Workflow=23.0.2
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation>=18.0.0<=18.0.2
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation>=19.0.1<=19.0.3
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation>=20.0.1<=20.0.3
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=21.0.1
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=21.0.3
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=21.0.3-interim_fix_001
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=21.0.3-interim_fix_002
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=21.0.3-interim_fix_003
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=21.0.3-interim_fix_004
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=21.0.3-interim_fix_005
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=21.0.3-interim_fix_006
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=21.0.3-interim_fix_007
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=21.0.3-interim_fix_008
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=21.0.3-interim_fix_009
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=21.0.3-interim_fix_010
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=21.0.3-interim_fix_011
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=21.0.3-interim_fix_012
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=21.0.3-interim_fix_013
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=21.0.3-interim_fix_014
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=21.0.3-interim_fix_015
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=21.0.3-interim_fix_016
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=21.0.3-interim_fix_017
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=21.0.3-interim_fix_018
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=21.0.3-interim_fix_019
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=21.0.3-interim_fix_020
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=21.0.3-interim_fix_021
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=21.0.3-interim_fix_022
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=21.0.3-interim_fix_023
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=21.0.3-interim_fix_024
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=21.0.3-interim_fix_025
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=21.0.3-interim_fix_026
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=21.0.3-interim_fix_028
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=22.0.1
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=22.0.2
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=23.0.1
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation=23.0.2

Event History

Feb 2, 2024
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Feb 4, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:11 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:11 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-50947?

CVE-2023-50947 is a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-50947?

To fix CVE-2023-50947, upgrade to the recommended patched version provided by IBM for your affected IBM Business Automation Workflow or Cloud Pak installation.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2023-50947?

CVE-2023-50947 affects IBM Business Automation Workflow versions 22.0.2, 23.0.1, and 23.0.2 as well as earlier versions up to 21.0.3.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-50947?

CVE-2023-50947 is categorized as a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2023-50947?

The potential impacts of CVE-2023-50947 include unauthorized execution of arbitrary JavaScript, leading to potential credential disclosure.

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