CVE-2020-5001: IBM Financial Transaction Manager path traversal

Published Feb 27, 2023
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Updated

IBM Financial Transaction Manager 3.2.0 through 3.2.7 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: 192953.

Other sources

IBM Financial Transaction Manager 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

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
IBM Financial Transaction Manager>=3.2.0<=3.2.7
IBM Financial Transaction Manager for Corporate Payment Services for Multi-Platform<=3.2.0-3.2.10
IBM Financial Transaction Manager for Digital Payments for Multi-platform<=3.2.0-3.2.10
IBM Financial Transaction Manager for High Value Payments for Multi-Platform<=3.2.0-3.2.10

Event History

Feb 27, 2023
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Mar 1, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:10 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:10 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this IBM Financial Transaction Manager vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this IBM Financial Transaction Manager vulnerability is CVE-2020-5001.

2

What is the severity rating of CVE-2020-5001?

The severity rating of CVE-2020-5001 is high (7.5).

3

How does CVE-2020-5001 affect IBM Financial Transaction Manager?

CVE-2020-5001 allows a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system, potentially enabling them to view arbitrary files.

4

Which versions of IBM Financial Transaction Manager are affected by CVE-2020-5001?

IBM Financial Transaction Manager versions 3.2.0 through 3.2.7 are affected by CVE-2020-5001.

5

How can I fix CVE-2020-5001 in IBM Financial Transaction Manager?

To fix CVE-2020-5001 in IBM Financial Transaction Manager, apply the appropriate patch or update provided by IBM.

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