Input validation error in IBM Cloud Automation Manager

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU64696

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-21803

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to modify files on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to .set() function that is responsible for setting the configuration properties is vulnerable to Prototype Pollution. A remote attacker can provide a specially crafted property, leading to prototype object pollution.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Cloud Automation Manager: 4.2.0.1 iFix 1 - 4.2.0.1 iFix 6

External links

http://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/security-bulletin-a-security-vulnerability-in-node-js-nconf-affects-ibm-cloud-automation-manager/
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6606973

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.