#VU65904 Sensitive Cookie in HTTPS Session Without 'Secure' Attribute in IBM CICS TX Standard - CVE-2022-34307

Vulnerability identifier: #VU65904

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 0.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-34307

CWE-ID: CWE-614

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM CICS TX Standard
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to cookie value can be obtained by snooping the traffic. A remote unauthenticated attacker can get the cookie values by sending a http:// link to a user or by planting this link in a site the user goes to.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM CICS TX Standard: 11.1

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External links
https://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/security-bulletin-ibm-cics-tx-standard-is-vulnerable-to-attackers-being-able-to-get-cookie-values-cve-2022-34307/

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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.