CVE-2022-38712: Medium severity ibm websphere application server feature pack for web services vulnerability

Published Oct 17, 2022
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Updated

"IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 Web services could allow a man-in-the-middle attacker to conduct SOAPAction spoofing to execute unwanted or unauthorized operations. IBM X-Force ID: 234762."

Other sources

IBM WebSphere Application Server Web services could allow a man-in-the-middle attacker to conduct SOAPAction spoofing to execute unwanted or unauthorized operations.

Affected Software

26 affected components
IBM WebSphere Application Server<=9.0
IBM WebSphere Application Server<=8.5
IBM WebSphere Application Server<=8.0
IBM WebSphere Application Server<=7.0
IBM WebSphere Application Server>=7.0.0.0<7.0.0.45
IBM WebSphere Application Server>=8.0.0.0<8.0.0.15
IBM WebSphere Application Server>=8.5.0.0<8.5.5.23
IBM WebSphere Application Server>=9.0.0.0<9.0.5.14
HP HP-UX
IBM AIX
IBM i
IBM Z\/os
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
Oracle Solaris
All of the following
Any of the following
IBM WebSphere Application Server>=7.0.0.0<7.0.0.45
IBM WebSphere Application Server>=8.0.0.0<8.0.0.15
IBM WebSphere Application Server>=8.5.0.0<8.5.5.23
IBM WebSphere Application Server>=9.0.0.0<9.0.5.14
Any of the following
HP HP-UX
IBM AIX
IBM i
IBM Z\/os
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
Oracle Solaris

Event History

Oct 17, 2022
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Nov 3, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2022-38712.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-38712?

The severity of CVE-2022-38712 is medium.

3

Which versions of IBM WebSphere Application Server are affected by CVE-2022-38712?

IBM WebSphere Application Server version 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 are affected by CVE-2022-38712.

4

What is the vulnerability description of CVE-2022-38712?

CVE-2022-38712 is a vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Application Server that could allow a man-in-the-middle attacker to conduct SOAPAction spoofing to execute unwanted or unauthorized operations.

5

How can I fix CVE-2022-38712?

To fix CVE-2022-38712, update IBM WebSphere Application Server to a version that is not vulnerable.

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