Directory Traversal Vulnerability in IBM Cloud Pak System
CVE-2023-38012

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
IBM
Status
Cloud Pak System
Vendor
CVE Published:
25 January 2025

Summary

A vulnerability exists in IBM Cloud Pak System versions 2.3.3.6, 2.3.3.6 iFix1, 2.3.3.6 iFix2, 2.3.3.7, 2.3.3.7 iFix1, and 2.3.4.0 that allows remote attackers to exploit directory traversal. By sending a specially crafted URL request consisting of 'dot dot' sequences (e.g., /../), an attacker may gain unauthorized access to view arbitrary files on the system, potentially leading to the exposure of sensitive information and a compromise of system integrity.

Affected Version(s)

Cloud Pak System 2.3.3.6, 2.3.3.6 iFix1, 2.3.3.6 iFix2, 2.3.3.7, 2.3.3.7 iFix1, 2.3.4.0

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7148474

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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