CVE-2023-35020: IBM Sterling Control Center directory traversal

Published Jan 16, 2024
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Updated

IBM Sterling Control Center 6.3.0 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 257874.

Other sources

IBM Sterling Control Center could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system.

IBM

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
IBM Sterling Control Center<=6.3.0
All of the following
IBM Sterling Control Center=6.3.0
Any of the following
IBM AIX
IBM Linux On Ibm Z
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Jan 16, 2024
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Jan 19, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:05 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:05 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-35020?

CVE-2023-35020 is classified as a security vulnerability that allows remote attackers to access arbitrary files on the system.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-35020?

To fix CVE-2023-35020, apply the patch provided by IBM for Sterling Control Center version 6.3.0.

3

What could an attacker do with CVE-2023-35020?

An attacker could exploit CVE-2023-35020 to traverse directories and potentially access sensitive files on the system.

4

Which version of IBM Sterling Control Center is affected by CVE-2023-35020?

CVE-2023-35020 affects IBM Sterling Control Center version 6.3.0.

5

Is CVE-2023-35020 limited to IBM operating systems?

No, CVE-2023-35020 specifically affects IBM Sterling Control Center and is not limited to a particular operating system.

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