CVE-2019-4582: Path Traversal

Published Jul 27, 2020
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Updated

IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6.0 and 7.6.1 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: 167288.

Other sources

IBM Maximo Asset Management 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.

Affected Software

4 affected components
IBM Maximo Asset Management<=7.6.0
IBM Maximo Asset Management<=7.6.1
IBM Maximo Asset Management=7.6.0.0
IBM Maximo Asset Management=7.6.0.1

Event History

Jul 27, 2020
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Aug 13, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:50 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:50 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2019-4582.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2019-4582?

The severity of CVE-2019-4582 is medium with a score of 4.3.

3

What does IBM Maximo Asset Management version 7.6.0 and 7.6.1 allow a remote attacker to do?

IBM Maximo Asset Management version 7.6.0 and 7.6.1 allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system and view arbitrary files.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2019-4582?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2019-4582 by sending a specially-crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2019-4582?

Yes, IBM has provided a fix for CVE-2019-4582. Please refer to IBM's support page for more information.

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