Vulnerability identifier: #VU66133

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-22411

CWE-ID: CWE-287

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM Spectrum Scale
Client/Desktop applications / File managers, FTP clients

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to service account token configured with risky permission. A remote user can bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the application.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Spectrum Scale: 5.1.3.1

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External links
http://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/security-bulletin-a-vulnerability-has-been-identified-in-ibm-spectrum-scale-data-access-services-das-where-service-account-token-configured-with-risky-permission-cve-2022-22411/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.