HTTP Header Injection Vulnerability in IBM CICS TX Standard and Advanced
CVE-2022-34306

5.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
IBM
Status
Cics Tx Advanced
Cics Tx Standard
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 July 2022

Summary

IBM CICS TX Standard and Advanced versions are exposed to an HTTP header injection vulnerability due to insufficient validation of input in HOST headers. This flaw can enable attackers to exploit the system, leading to severe consequences such as cross-site scripting, cache poisoning, and session hijacking. It is crucial for organizations utilizing these products to implement immediate mitigation strategies to safeguard against potential attacks and ensure the integrity of their applications.

Affected Version(s)

CICS TX Advanced 11.1

CICS TX Standard 11.1

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6601663
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https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6601659
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/229435
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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