Path Traversal Vulnerability in IBM Sterling External Authentication Server
CVE-2022-22349

4.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Sterling External Authentication Server
Vendor
CVE Published:
24 February 2022

What is CVE-2022-22349?

The IBM Sterling External Authentication Server suffers from a path traversal vulnerability due to insufficient validation of RESTAPI configuration data. This weakness may allow an authorized user to exploit the system by importing invalid data, potentially leading to unauthorized access and manipulation of sensitive files on the server.

Affected Version(s)

Sterling External Authentication Server 6.0.3.0

Sterling External Authentication Server 6.0.2.0

Sterling External Authentication Server 3.4.3.2

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6558928
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/220144
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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