Improper access control in IBM InfoSphere Information Server - CVE-2022-22373
Published: July 5, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU64916
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-22373
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
IBM InfoSphere Information Server
IBM InfoSphere Information Server
Software vendor:
IBM Corporation
IBM Corporation
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to the possible creation of directories and files on the server file system that may contain non-sensitive debugging information like stack traces. A remote user can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain unauthorized access to the application.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.