Improper output neutralization for logs in IBM Maximo Application Suite

1) Improper Output Neutralization for Logs

EUVDB-ID: #VU94747

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-1681

CWE-ID: CWE-117 - Improper Output Neutralization for Logs

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to modify data on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted GET request containing a CRLF sequence in the request path to inject fake log entries into the log file.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Maximo Application Suite: before

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:ibm_maximo_application_suite:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7165260

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.