#VU75686 Improper validation of certificate with host mismatch in IBM WebSphere Application Server - CVE-2022-39161 

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#VU75686 Improper validation of certificate with host mismatch in IBM WebSphere Application Server - CVE-2022-39161

Published: May 3, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU75686
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-39161
CWE-ID: CWE-297
Exploitation vector: Adjecent network
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
IBM WebSphere Application Server
Software vendor:
IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to perform MitM attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper certificate validation issued by a trusted CA when configured to communicate with the Web Server Plug-ins for IBM WebSphere Application Server. A remote user can perform a man-in-the-middle (MitM) attack and gain access to sensitive information.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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