Security Bulletin: IBM App Connect Enterprise Certified Container operands may be vulnerable to security restriction bypasss due to [CVE-2023-23918]

Summary

Node.js is used as a runtime engine by IBM App Connect Enterprise Certified Container. If an IBM App Connect Enterprise Certified Container image is extended to run custom Node.js applications, it may be vulnerable to security restriction bypasss. This bulletin provides patch information to address the reported vulnerability in Node.js. [CVE-2023-23918]

Vulnerability Details

**CVEID:**CVE-2023-23918 DESCRIPTION: Node.js could allow a remote authenticated attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by a flaw when enable the experimental permissions option with --experimental-policy. By sending a specially-crafted request using process.mainModule.require(), an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to bypass Permissions and access non authorized modules.
CVSS Base score: 6.5
CVSS Temporal Score: See: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/247698 for the current score.
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N)

Affected Products and Versions

Remediation/Fixes

IBM strongly suggests the following:
App Connect Enterprise Certified Container 4.1.x to 8.0.x (Continuous Delivery)

Upgrade to App Connect Enterprise Certified Container Operator version 8.1.0 or higher, and ensure that all components are at 12.0.8.0-r1 or higher. Documentation on the upgrade process is available at https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/app-connect/containers_cd?topic=releases-upgrading-operator

App Connect Enterprise Certified Container 5.0 LTS (Long Term Support)

Upgrade to App Connect Enterprise Certified Container Operator version 5.0.6 or higher, and ensure that all components are at 12.0.8.0-r1-lts or higher. Documentation on the upgrade process is available at https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/app-connect-contlts?topic=releases-upgrading-operator

Workarounds and Mitigations

None