Impact
IBM MQ Operator and the supplied MQ Advanced container images contain a flaw where logs can include sensitive information. A local user who has access to the container or the host can read these log files and obtain confidential data. The vulnerability, classified as CWE-532 Information Exposure Through Log Files, allows information disclosure but does not provide remote code execution or denial of service capabilities.
Affected Systems
Affected configurations include IBM MQ Operator versions v3.2.0 through v3.9.1 (both SC2 and CD releases) as well as IBM supplied MQ Advanced container images from 9.4.0.6 up to 9.4.5.0-r2 for the SC2 line and up to 9.4.5.1-r1 for the CD line. The vendor recommends updating to IBM MQ Operator v3.9.2 CD with MQ Advanced 9.4.5.1-r1, IBM MQ Operator v3.2.24 SC2 with MQ Advanced 9.4.0.21-r1, or the standalone MQ Container 9.4.5.1-r1 container image.
Risk and Exploitability
The CVSS score is 5.1, indicating a moderate impact. EPSS information is unavailable and the vulnerability is not listed in CISA KEV. The likely attack vector is local access to the container or host environment where log files are stored; an attacker would need to read the logs, making exploitation easier if sufficient permissions exist. Because it requires local access and does not expose remote execution, the risk profile remains moderate, but early patching is recommended to prevent accidental data leakage.
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