Security features bypass in IBM CICS TX Advanced



Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2022-38705
CWE-ID CWE-254
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 IBM CICS TX Advanced
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor IBM Corporation

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Security features bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU81290

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-38705

CWE-ID: CWE-254 - Security Features

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to a reverse tabnabbing flaw. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted file and bypass security restrictions.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM CICS TX Advanced: before 11.1.0.0 ifix5

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6833218


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.



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