IBM Navigator for i 7.3-7.5 Authenticated FS Access Bypass via Param Mod
CVE-2022-43858 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 the file system and download files they are authorized to but not while using this interface. The remote authenticated user can bypass the interface checks by modifying a parameter thereby gaining access to their files through this interface. IBM X-Force ID: 239303.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2022-43858 is exploitable 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-2022-43858 has been classified to as a Directory traversal vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2022-43858
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Affected Versions
IBM Navigator for i Version 7.3, 7.4, 7.5 is affected by CVE-2022-43858Exploit Probability
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