Improper Authentication in IBM Spectrum Scale Data Access Services (DAS)

Published: 2022-08-05

Risk	Low
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	1
CVE-ID	CVE-2022-22411
CWE-ID	CWE-287
Exploitation vector	Network
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software Subscribe	IBM Spectrum Scale Client/Desktop applications / File managers, FTP clients
Vendor	IBM Corporation

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Improper Authentication

EUVDB-ID: #VU66133

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-22411

CWE-ID: CWE-287 - Improper Authentication

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to service account token configured with risky permission. A remote user can bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the application.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Spectrum Scale: 5.1.3.1

External links

http://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/security-bulletin-a-vulnerability-has-been-identified-in-ibm-spectrum-scale-data-access-services-das-where-service-account-token-configured-with-risky-permission-cve-2022-22411/

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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