Remote code execution in Automation Assets in IBM Cloud Pak for Integration (CP4I)

1) Code injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU63903

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-29078

CWE-ID: CWE-74 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when parsing data passed to "settings[view options][outputFunctionName]". A remote attacker can send specially crafted request to the application, perform server-side template injection and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Automation Assets in IBM Cloud Pak for Integration (CP4I): 2020.4.1 - 2021.4.1

External links

http://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/security-bulletin-automation-assets-in-ibm-cloud-pak-for-integration-is-vulnerable-to-remote-code-execution-due-to-ejs-cve-2022-29078/
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6611973

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.