CVE-2022-43574: High severity IBM Robotic Process Automation vulnerability

Published Oct 21, 2022
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Updated

"IBM Robotic Process Automation 21.0.1, 21.0.2, 21.0.3, 21.0.4, and 21.0.5 is vulnerable to incorrect permission assignment which could allow access to application configurations. IBM X-Force ID: 238679."

Other sources

IBM Robotic Process Automation is vulnerable to incorrect permission assignment which could allow access to application configurations.

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
IBM Robotic Process Automation<21.0.6
IBM Robotic Process Automation for Cloud Pak<21.0.6
IBM Robotic Process Automation<=< 21.0.6
IBM Robotic Process Automation for Cloud Pak<=< 21.0.6

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Compensating control

    IBM Robotic Process Automation (21.0.1, 21.0.2, 21.0.3, 21.0.4, 21.0.5): review and correct file/application configuration permissions to prevent unauthorized access to application configurations (IBM X-Force ID: 238679).

Event History

Oct 21, 2022
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Nov 3, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this IBM Robotic Process Automation vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this IBM Robotic Process Automation vulnerability is CVE-2022-43574.

2

What is the severity rating of CVE-2022-43574?

The severity rating of CVE-2022-43574 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.5.

3

Which versions of IBM Robotic Process Automation are affected by CVE-2022-43574?

IBM Robotic Process Automation versions 21.0.1, 21.0.2, 21.0.3, 21.0.4, and 21.0.5 are affected by CVE-2022-43574.

4

How can I fix the CVE-2022-43574 vulnerability?

To fix the CVE-2022-43574 vulnerability, you need to update your IBM Robotic Process Automation to version 21.0.6 or higher.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-43574 vulnerability?

You can find more information about the CVE-2022-43574 vulnerability on the IBM support page (https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6831645) and the IBM X-Force Exchange (https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/238679).

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