IBM Aspera Faspex 5.0.5 HTTP Strict Transport Security Misconfiguration
CVE-2022-22405 Published on September 8, 2023
IBM Aspera Faspex information disclosure
IBM Aspera Faspex 5.0.5 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to properly enable HTTP Strict Transport Security. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques. IBM X-Force ID: 222576.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2022-22405 can be exploited with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is consided to have a high level of attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a high impact on confidentiality, with no impact on integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data
The software does not encrypt sensitive or critical information before storage or transmission. The lack of proper data encryption passes up the guarantees of confidentiality, integrity, and accountability that properly implemented encryption conveys.
Products Associated with CVE-2022-22405
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Affected Versions
IBM Aspera Faspex Version 5.0.5 is affected by CVE-2022-22405Exploit Probability
EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) scores estimate the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. The percentile shows you how this score compares to all other vulnerabilities.