IBM

The incident involves a **403 Forbidden** error, indicating unauthorized access or a potential security misconfiguration on an IBM web page (Incident Number: **18.c51e1202.1762367164.50da3b68**). While the error itself does not confirm a breach, it may suggest a **vulnerability** in access controls or improperly secured resources. If exploited, such weaknesses could allow attackers to probe for sensitive data, escalate privileges, or disrupt services. The exposure of incident IDs in error messages might also aid adversaries in reconnaissance. Though no direct data compromise or operational impact is evident from the error alone, unpatched vulnerabilities of this nature could lead to broader cyber threats, including **data leaks, service disruptions, or reputational harm** if left unaddressed. IBM’s prompt remediation would be critical to mitigate risks associated with improper access restrictions.

Source: https://www.ibm.com/think/podcasts/security-intelligence/android-malware-person-ai-agents-malware

TPRM report: https://www.rankiteo.com/company/ibm

"id": "ibm3792637110525",
"linkid": "ibm",
"type": "Vulnerability",
"date": "5/2025",
"severity": "25",
"impact": "1",
"explanation": "Attack without any consequences: Attack in which data is not compromised"

{'affected_entities': [{'industry': 'technology',
                        'location': 'global',
                        'name': 'IBM',
                        'size': 'large',
                        'type': 'corporation'}],
 'description': 'A 403 Forbidden error was encountered when attempting to '
                'access an IBM page. Incident Number: '
                '18.c51e1202.1762367164.50da3b68. The page request was denied, '
                'possibly due to access restrictions, misconfigured '
                'permissions, or a security measure (e.g., WAF blocking, IP '
                'restrictions, or authentication failure).',
 'impact': {'brand_reputation_impact': 'minor (if users perceive instability '
                                       'or poor UX)',
            'operational_impact': 'potential_disruption_to_users_attempting_to_access_the_page',
            'systems_affected': ['unspecified_IBM_web_page']},
 'investigation_status': 'unconfirmed (error message only; no further details)',
 'recommendations': ['Investigate whether the 403 error was intentional (e.g., '
                     'security measure) or a misconfiguration.',
                     'Review Web Application Firewall (WAF) or access control '
                     'lists (ACLs) for overly restrictive rules.',
                     'Monitor for patterns of unauthorized access attempts '
                     'that may have triggered the block.',
                     'Ensure clear error pages or redirects for users '
                     'encountering access issues.'],
 'references': [{'source': 'IBM Error Page'}],
 'response': {'recovery_measures': ['restore_access_if_misconfigured',
                                    'update_security_policies_if_needed'],
              'remediation_measures': ['verify_page_permissions',
                                       'check_WAF_or_security_rules',
                                       'review_access_logs_for_unauthorized_attempts']},
 'type': ['access_denial', 'potential_security_control_trigger']}