IBM’s Navigator Gets Lost: Security Token Bypass Vulnerability Raises Eyebrows
IBM Navigator for i is experiencing an issue with server-side request forgery (SSRF), where authenticated attackers can potentially turn your system into a rebel without a cause. Using CVE-2024-51464, they can bypass HTTP security tokens and conduct unauthorized network shenanigans. Who knew a little security mishap could open up a world of mischievous possibilities?
Hot Take:
In the latest episode of cybersecurity drama, IBM Navigator for i has been caught with its digital pants down, thanks to a sneaky server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability. It’s almost as if the system decided to moonwalk into the security hall of shame by letting attackers bypass HTTP restrictions with the grace of a ballerina in clown shoes. Let’s dive into this carnival of code chaos!
Key Points:
- IBM Navigator for i is vulnerable to SSRF, allowing unauthorized requests.
- The vulnerability is identified as CVE-2024-51463 with an added HTTP token bypass, CVE-2024-51464.
- Attackers can exploit this to perform network enumeration or connect to malicious infrastructure.
- Affected versions include 7.5.0, 7.4.0, and 7.3.0 with a medium severity score of 5.4.
- A vendor fix was issued by IBM on December 20, 2024, with public disclosure on December 27, 2024.