Vulnerability identifier: #VU84488
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-352
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
IBM CICS TX Standard
Universal components / Libraries /
Software for developers
IBM CICS TX Advanced
Universal components / Libraries /
Software for developers
IBM TXSeries for Multiplatforms
Server applications /
Other server solutions
Vendor: IBM Corporation
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site request forgery attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of the HTTP request origin. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted web page and execute malicious and unauthorized actions transmitted from a user that the website trusts.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
IBM CICS TX Standard: 11.1
IBM CICS TX Advanced: 10.1 - 11.1
IBM TXSeries for Multiplatforms: All versions
External links
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7063664
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7063659
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/266057
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.