Security Bulletin: Vulnerability in node.js package affects IBM Storage Scale GUI (CVE-2023-42282)

Summary

There is a vulnerability in node.js package, used by IBM Storage Scale GUI. Fix for this issue is available in all versions.

Vulnerability Details

CVEID:CVE-2023-42282
**DESCRIPTION:**Node.js IP package could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a server-side request forgery flaw in the ip.isPublic() function. By sending a specially crafted request using a hexadecimal representation of a private IP address, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system and obtain sensitive information.
CVSS Base score: 9.8
CVSS Temporal Score: See: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/282923 for the current score.
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)

Affected Products and Versions

Remediation/Fixes

For IBM Storage Scale V5.1.0.0 through V5.1.9.2, apply V5.2.0.0 or V5.1.9.3 or later available from FixCentral at:

V5.2.0.0 or later

https://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/swg/selectFixes?parent=Software%20defined%20storage&product=ibm/StorageSoftware/IBM+Storage+Scale&release=5.2.0&platform=All&function=all

V5.1.9.3 or later

https://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/swg/selectFixes?parent=Software%20defined%20storage&product=ibm/StorageSoftware/IBM+Storage+Scale&release=5.1.9&platform=All&function=all

Workarounds and Mitigations

None