CVE-2022-22481: Medium severity ibm iseries as/400 vulnerability

Published May 6, 2022
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Updated

IBM Navigator for i (heritage version) could allow a remote attacker to obtain access to the web interface without valid credentials. By modifying the sign on request, an attacker can gain visibility to the fully qualified domain name of the target system and the navigator tasks page, however they do not gain the ability to perform those tasks on the system or see any specific system data.

Other sources

IBM Navigator for i 7.2, 7.3, and 7.4 (heritage version) could allow a remote attacker to obtain access to the web interface without valid credentials. By modifying the sign on request, an attacker can gain visibility to the fully qualified domain name of the target system and the navigator tasks page, however they do not gain the ability to perform those tasks on the system or see any specific system data. IBM X-Force ID: 225899.

Affected Software

4 affected components
IBM i=7.2
IBM i=7.3
IBM i=7.4
IBM Navigator for i (heritage version only)<=IBM i 7.4, 7.3, and 7.2 (heritage version)

Event History

May 6, 2022
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
May 9, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:35 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-22481?

The severity of CVE-2022-22481 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.3.

2

How can a remote attacker exploit CVE-2022-22481?

A remote attacker can exploit CVE-2022-22481 by modifying the sign-on request and gaining access to the web interface without valid credentials.

3

Which versions of IBM Navigator for i are affected by CVE-2022-22481?

IBM Navigator for i versions 7.2, 7.3, and 7.4 (heritage version) are affected by CVE-2022-22481.

4

Is there a fix available for CVE-2022-22481?

Yes, IBM has provided a fix for CVE-2022-22481. Please refer to the IBM support page for more information.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-22481?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-22481 on the IBM X-Force Exchange and the IBM support page.

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