First published: Tue Dec 23 2014(Updated: )
IBM Security AppScan Enterprise 8.5 before 8.5 IFix 002, 8.6 before 8.6 IFix 004, 8.7 before 8.7 IFix 004, 8.8 before 8.8 iFix 003, 9.0 before 9.0.0.1 iFix 003, and 9.0.1 before 9.0.1 iFix 001 allows remote authenticated users to write to arbitrary folders, and consequently execute arbitrary commands, via a modified argument.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
IBM Security AppScan | =8.5 | |
IBM Security AppScan | =8.6 | |
IBM Security AppScan | =8.7 | |
IBM Security AppScan | =8.8 | |
IBM Security AppScan | =9.0 | |
IBM Security AppScan | =9.0.0.1 | |
HCL AppScan Source | =9.0.1 |
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CVE-2014-6122 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote authenticated users to write to arbitrary folders and execute commands.
To fix CVE-2014-6122, you should update to the latest iFix version provided by IBM for your affected AppScan Enterprise version.
CVE-2014-6122 affects IBM Security AppScan Enterprise versions 8.5, 8.6, 8.7, 8.8, 9.0, and 9.0.1 prior to their respective iFix updates.
CVE-2014-6122 can facilitate unauthorized file writes and command execution attacks by authenticated remote users.
There is no public information indicating that CVE-2014-6122 is being actively exploited, but due to its severity, it is recommended to apply the necessary patches promptly.