CVE-2022-34163: XSS
First published: Fri Jul 29 2022(Updated: )
IBM CICS TX is vulnerable to HTTP header injection, caused by improper validation of input by the HOST headers. This could allow an attacker to conduct various attacks against the vulnerable system, including cross-site scripting, cache poisoning or session hijacking.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM CICS TX Advanced | <=11.1 | |
| IBM CICS TX | =11.1 | |
| IBM CICS TX | =11.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-34163?
CVE-2022-34163 is a vulnerability in IBM CICS TX 11.1 that allows for HTTP header injection, leading to potential attacks such as cross-site scripting, cache poisoning, or session hijacking.
How severe is CVE-2022-34163?
CVE-2022-34163 has a severity rating of 6.1, which is considered medium.
How can I fix CVE-2022-34163?
To fix CVE-2022-34163, apply the patch provided by IBM CICS TX Advanced version 11.1.0.0-iFix3 or upgrade to a later version.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-34163?
You can find more information about CVE-2022-34163 on the IBM X-Force ID page (229333) or the IBM Support page.
What is the CWE of CVE-2022-34163?
The CWE of CVE-2022-34163 is 79, which refers to improper neutralization of input during web page generation.
- collector/ibm-support
- collector/nvd-index
- vendor/ibm
- canonical/ibm cics tx advanced
- version/ibm cics tx advanced/11.1
- canonical/ibm cics tx
- version/ibm cics tx/11.1