CVE-2023-43040
IBM Spectrum Fusion HCI Unauthorized RGW Access Vulnerability
Description
IBM Spectrum Fusion HCI 2.5.2 through 2.7.2 could allow an attacker to perform unauthorized actions in RGW for Ceph due to improper bucket access. IBM X-Force ID: 266807.
INFO
Published Date :
May 14, 2024, 1:46 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 14, 2025, 7:30 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2023-43040 has a 1 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2023-43040.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/266807 | Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7151040 | Vendor Advisory |
| https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/266807 | Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7151040 | Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2023-43040 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2023-43040
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
CVE-2023-43040 PoC
Python
Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.
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CVE-2023-43040 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2023-43040 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Aug. 14, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:storage_fusion_hci:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 2.5.2 up to (excluding) 2.8.0 Added Reference Type CVE: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/266807 Types: Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type IBM Corporation: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/266807 Types: Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type CVE: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7151040 Types: Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type IBM Corporation: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7151040 Types: Vendor Advisory -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Nov. 21, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/266807 Added Reference https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7151040 -
CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description IBM Spectrum Fusion HCI 2.5.2 through 2.7.2 could allow an attacker to perform unauthorized actions in RGW for Ceph due to improper bucket access. IBM X-Force ID: 266807. Added Reference IBM Corporation https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7151040 [No types assigned] Added Reference IBM Corporation https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/266807 [No types assigned] Added CWE IBM Corporation CWE-1220 Added CVSS V3.1 IBM Corporation AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:L