SB2022120122 - Multiple vulnerabilities in IBM WebSphere Automation

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-43901)

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear

The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application. A remote user can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on other IBM WebSphere Automation for IBM Cloud Pak for Watson AIOps components.

2) Security features bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-43900)

CWE-ID: CWE-254 - Security Features

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear

The vulnerability allows a remote user to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to unspecified error. A remote user can initiate outbound network connections to another system.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• https://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/security-bulletin-ibm-websphere-automation-for-ibm-cloud-pak-for-watson-aiops-is-vulnerable-to-information-disclosure-and-weaker-security-cve-2022-43901-cve-2022-43900/
• https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6842605