IBM Security Directory Server path traversal
CVE-2022-33164

8.7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
IBM
Status
Security Directory Integrator
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 September 2023

Summary

IBM Security Directory Server version 7.2.0 is susceptible to a directory traversal vulnerability that enables a remote attacker to exploit the system by sending specially crafted URL requests. By utilizing 'dot dot' sequences (/../), an attacker may gain unauthorized access to the file system, allowing them to view or write arbitrary files, which poses significant security risks.

Affected Version(s)

Security Directory Integrator 7.2.0

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7031021
vendor-advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/228579
vdb-entry

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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