CVE-2022-34313: IBM CICS TX Standard is vulnerable to allowing attackers access to an application via insecure session cookies

Published Oct 31, 2022
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Updated

IBM CICS TX 11.1 does not set the secure attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies. Attackers may be able to get the cookie values by sending a http:// link to a user or by planting this link in a site the user goes to. The cookie will be sent to the insecure link and the attacker can then obtain the cookie value by snooping the traffic. X-Force ID: 229449.

Other sources

IBM CICS TX does not set the secure attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies. Attackers may be able to get the cookie values by sending a http:// link to a user or by planting this link in a site the user goes to. The cookie will be sent to the insecure link and the attacker can then obtain the cookie value by snooping the traffic

IBM

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
IBM CICS TX Advanced<=11.1
IBM CICS TX=11.1
IBM CICS TX=11.1

Event History

Oct 31, 2022
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Nov 14, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:05 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-34313?

The severity of CVE-2022-34313 is medium with a CVSS score of 4.3.

2

How does CVE-2022-34313 affect IBM CICS TX?

CVE-2022-34313 affects IBM CICS TX 11.1 by not setting the secure attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies.

3

How can attackers exploit CVE-2022-34313?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2022-34313 by sending a http:// link to a user or by planting this link in a site the user goes to, allowing them to obtain the cookie values.

4

Is there a patch available for CVE-2022-34313?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2022-34313. You can find the patch at [insert link].

5

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) number for CVE-2022-34313?

The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) number for CVE-2022-34313 is 200.

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