CVE-2022-34350: IBM API Connect security bypass

Published Feb 1, 2023
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Updated

IBM API Connect 10.0.0.0 through 10.0.5.0, 10.0.1.0 through 10.0.1.7, and 2018.4.1.0 through 2018.4.1.20 is vulnerable to External Service Interaction attack, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to induce the application to perform server-side DNS lookups or HTTP requests to arbitrary domain names. By submitting suitable payloads, an attacker can cause the application server to attack other systems that it can interact with. IBM X-Force ID: 230264.

Other sources

IBM API Connect is vulnerable to External Service Interaction attack, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to induce the application to perform server-side DNS lookups or HTTP requests to arbitrary domain names. By submitting suitable payloads, an attacker can cause the application server to attack other systems that it can interact with.

Affected Software

6 affected components
IBM API Connect  V10.0.0.0 - V10.0.5.0<=undefined
IBM API Connect  V10.0.1.0 - V10.0.1.7<=undefined
IBM API Connect V2018.4.1.0 - V2018.4.1.20<=undefined
IBM API Connect>=10.0.0.0<=10.0.5.0
IBM API Connect>=10.0.1.0<=10.0.1.7
IBM API Connect>=2018.4.1.0<=2018.4.1.20

Event History

Feb 1, 2023
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Feb 8, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:12 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:12 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-34350?

CVE-2022-34350 is a vulnerability in IBM API Connect that allows for an External Service Interaction attack due to improper validation of user-supplied input.

2

Which versions of IBM API Connect are affected by CVE-2022-34350?

IBM API Connect versions 10.0.0.0 through 10.0.5.0, 10.0.1.0 through 10.0.1.7, and 2018.4.1.0 through 2018.4.1.20 are affected by CVE-2022-34350.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-34350?

CVE-2022-34350 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-34350?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2022-34350 by leveraging the vulnerability to induce the application to perform external service interactions.

5

Are there any references for CVE-2022-34350?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2022-34350 at the following references: [Link 1](https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/230264), [Link 2](https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6921243).

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