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.

What is the severity of CVE-2022-40608?

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

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.

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.

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

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-40608

high

7.5

CWE

16/9/2022

21/9/2022

CVE-2022-40608: Path Traversal

First published: Fri Sep 16 2022(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.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM Spectrum Protect Plus	>=10.1.6<=10.1.11
IBM Spectrum Protect Plus File Systems Agent	<=10.1.6-10.1.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

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