IBM Bob is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution due to improper control of workspace-defined MCP server execution
Default status is the baseline for the product, each version can override it (e.g. patched versions marked unaffected).
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| IBM | Bob Shell | affected |
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Vendor Solution
IBM strongly recommends addressing the vulnerability now by upgrading to IBM Bob Shell V 2.0.2 or the later https://bob.ibm.com/docs/shell . We recommend reviewing the documentation for guidance on installing IBM Bob https://bob.ibm.com/docs/ide/getting-started/install .
Vendor Workaround
Until an upgrade can be applied, IBM recommends the following precautions: Only use IBM Bob Shell with trusted repositories and trusted code sources. Avoid opening repositories obtained from unknown or untrusted parties. Review repository contents and configuration before use in shared or public environments. Follow organizational security practices for validating and approving source code repositories. Note: These mitigations reduce exposure but do not fully address the vulnerability. IBM recommends upgrading to IBM Bob Shell version 2.0.2 or later as the preferred remediation.
No CVSS v4.0
No CVSS v3.0
No CVSS v2
This CVE is not in the KEV list.
Exploit prediction score: < 1% (0.293% probability within 30 days)
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| https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7291535 |
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| Description | IBM Bob 1.0.4 through 2.0.1 could allow a remote attacker to inject arbitrary code on the system, due to the improper control of user input code. | |
| Title | IBM Bob is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution due to improper control of workspace-defined MCP server execution | |
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Ibm
Ibm bob |
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| Weaknesses | CWE-94 | |
| CPEs | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:bob:1.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:a:ibm:bob:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
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Ibm bob |
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