CVE-2019-4430: Path Traversal
First published: Wed Jul 17 2019(Updated: )
IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 162887.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM Maximo Asset Management | =7.6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-4430?
CVE-2019-4430 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized file access.
How do I fix CVE-2019-4430?
To fix CVE-2019-4430, apply the latest security patches provided by IBM for Maximo Asset Management version 7.6.
What systems are affected by CVE-2019-4430?
CVE-2019-4430 specifically affects IBM Maximo Asset Management version 7.6.
Can CVE-2019-4430 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2019-4430 allows for remote exploitation by sending specially-crafted URL requests.
What could an attacker achieve with CVE-2019-4430?
An attacker exploiting CVE-2019-4430 could traverse directories and potentially view arbitrary files on the system.
- agent/references
- agent/type
- agent/weakness
- agent/remedy
- agent/severity
- agent/author
- agent/description
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/event
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/ibm
- canonical/ibm maximo asset management
- version/ibm maximo asset management/7.6