CVE-2022-40608: Path Traversal

Published Sep 16, 2022
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Updated

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.6 through 10.1.11 Microsoft File Systems restore operation can download any file on the target machine by manipulating the URL with a directory traversal attack. This results in the restore operation gaining access to files which the operator should not have access to. IBM X-Force ID: 235873.

Other sources

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus Microsoft File Systems restore operation can download any file on the target machine by manipulating the URL with a directory traversal attack. This results in the restore operation gaining access to files which the operator should not have access to.

Affected Software

2 affected components
IBM Spectrum Protect Plus>=10.1.6<=10.1.11
IBM Spectrum Protect Plus File Systems Agent<=10.1.6-10.1.11

Event History

Sep 16, 2022
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 19, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:25 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-40608?

CVE-2022-40608 is a vulnerability in IBM Spectrum Protect Plus that allows the restore operation to download any file on the target machine by manipulating the URL with a directory traversal attack.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-40608?

The severity of CVE-2022-40608 is high with a severity value of 7.5.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-40608?

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus versions 10.1.6 through 10.1.11 and IBM Spectrum Protect Plus File Systems Agent versions 10.1.6-10.1.11 are affected by CVE-2022-40608.

4

How can CVE-2022-40608 be exploited?

CVE-2022-40608 can be exploited by manipulating the URL with a directory traversal attack during the Microsoft File Systems restore operation.

5

Are there any references available for CVE-2022-40608?

Yes, you can find references for CVE-2022-40608 at the following links: 1) https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/235873 2) https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6620209

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