Vulnerability identifier: #VU27082

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-4427

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
IBM Data Risk Manager
Web applications / Other software

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences within the "/albatross/eurekaservice/fetchLogFiles" API. A remote authenticated user can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Data Risk Manager: 2.0.2 - 2.0.3

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External links
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6195705
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Apr/33

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.