CVE-2022-43840: IBM Aspera Console XPath injection
First published: Mon Apr 14 2025(Updated: )
IBM Aspera Console 3.4.0 through 3.4.4 is vulnerable to an XPath injection vulnerability, which could allow an authenticated attacker to exfiltrate sensitive application data and/or determine the structure of the XML document.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM Aspera Console | >=3.4.0<=3.4.4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-43840?
CVE-2022-43840 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to allow an authenticated attacker to exfiltrate sensitive data.
How do I fix CVE-2022-43840?
To fix CVE-2022-43840, upgrade IBM Aspera Console to version 3.4.5 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2022-43840?
CVE-2022-43840 affects versions 3.4.0 to 3.4.4 of IBM Aspera Console.
What types of data can be compromised by CVE-2022-43840?
CVE-2022-43840 can lead to the exfiltration of sensitive application data and the disclosure of the XML document structure.
Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2022-43840?
Yes, CVE-2022-43840 requires an authenticated attacker to exploit the XPath injection vulnerability.
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