Risk | Medium |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2022-38712 |
CWE-ID | CWE-451 |
Exploitation vector | Network |
Public exploit | N/A |
Vulnerable software Subscribe |
IBM WebSphere Application Server Server applications / Application servers |
Vendor | IBM Corporation |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU68375
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-38712
CWE-ID:
CWE-451 - User Interface (UI) Misrepresentation of Critical Information (Clickjacking, spoofing)
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform spoofing attack.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect processing of JAX-WS Web Services requests. A remote attacker can perform SOAPAction spoofing.
Install updates from vendor's website.
For V9.0.0.0 through 9.0.5.13:
· Upgrade to minimal fix pack levels as required by interim fix and then apply Interim Fix PH49111
--OR--
· Apply Fix Pack 9.0.5.14 or later (targeted availability 4Q2022).
For V8.5.0.0 through 8.5.5.22:
· Upgrade to minimal fix pack levels as required by interim fix and then apply Interim Fix PH49111
--OR--
· Apply Fix Pack 8.5.5.23 or later (targeted availability 1Q2023).
For V8.0.0.0 through 8.0.0.15:
· Upgrade to 8.0.0.15 and then apply Interim Fix PH49111
IBM WebSphere Application Server: 7.0 - 9.0.5.13
External linkshttp://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/security-bulletin-ibm-websphere-application-server-is-vulnerable-to-soapaction-spoofing-cve-2022-38712/
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6829907
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.