User Enumeration Vulnerability in IBM Sterling File Gateway
CVE-2023-47159

4.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
IBM
Status
Sterling File Gateway
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 January 2025

Summary

An authenticated user can exploit a vulnerability in IBM Sterling File Gateway versions 6.0.0.0 to 6.1.2.5 and 6.2.0.0 to 6.2.0.1 to enumerate usernames. This occurs due to noticeable differences in the responses received from the server based on the existence of user accounts, which could potentially lead to the exposure of sensitive user information.

Affected Version(s)

Sterling File Gateway 6.0.0.0 <= 6.1.2.5

Sterling File Gateway 6.2.0.0 <= 6.2.0.1

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7176083
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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