Security features bypass in IBM CICS TX Advanced and IBM CICS TX Standard - CVE-2022-38705
Published: September 29, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU81290
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSSv4.0: 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
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
IBM CICS TX Advanced
IBM CICS TX Standard
IBM CICS TX Advanced
IBM CICS TX Standard
Software vendor:
IBM Corporation
IBM Corporation
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.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.