IBM Navigator for i 7.3-7.5 Log File Disclosure via Servlet Filter
CVE-2022-43857 Published on December 22, 2022
IBM Navigator for i information disclosure
IBM Navigator for i 7.3, 7.4 and 7.5 could allow an authenticated user to access IBM Navigator for i log files they are authorized to but not while using this interface. The remote authenticated user can bypass the interface checks and download log files by modifying servlet filter. IBM X-Force ID: 239301.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2022-43857 can be exploited with network access, and requires small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a small impact on confidentiality, a small impact on integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
What is a Directory traversal Vulnerability?
The software uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the software does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.
CVE-2022-43857 has been classified to as a Directory traversal vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2022-43857
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Affected Versions
IBM Navigator for i Version 7.3, 7.4, 7.5 is affected by CVE-2022-43857Exploit Probability
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