CVE-2023-38012: IBM Cloud Pak System directory traversal
First published: Mon Oct 28 2024(Updated: )
IBM Cloud Pak System 2.3.3.6, 2.3.3.6 iFix1, 2.3.3.6 iFix2, 2.3.3.7, 2.3.3.7 iFix1, and 2.3.4.0 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.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM Cloud Pak System | =2.3.3.6=2.3.3.6 iFix1=2.3.3.6 iFix2=2.3.3.7=2.3.3.7 iFix1=2.3.4.0 | |
| IBM Cloud Pak System | <=2.3.3.7, 2.3.3.7 iFix1 | |
| IBM Cloud Pak System | <=2.3.3.6, 2.3.3.6 iFix1, 2.3.3.6 iFix2 (Intel) | |
| IBM Cloud Pak System | <=2.3.4.0 (Intel) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-38012?
The severity of CVE-2023-38012 is classified as high due to the potential for remote directory traversal by an attacker.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38012?
To fix CVE-2023-38012, it is recommended to upgrade IBM Cloud Pak System to the latest versions that mitigate this vulnerability.
What versions of IBM Cloud Pak System are affected by CVE-2023-38012?
IBM Cloud Pak System versions 2.3.3.6, 2.3.3.6 iFix1, 2.3.3.6 iFix2, 2.3.3.7, 2.3.3.7 iFix1, and 2.3.4.0 are affected by CVE-2023-38012.
Can CVE-2023-38012 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2023-38012 can be exploited remotely by sending specially crafted URL requests containing "dot dot" sequences.
Who is at risk due to CVE-2023-38012?
Organizations using affected versions of IBM Cloud Pak System are at risk of exposure to directory traversal attacks due to CVE-2023-38012.
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/references
- agent/weakness
- agent/title
- agent/type
- agent/guess-ai
- agent/software-canonical-lookup
- collector/ibm-support
- source/IBM
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/description
- collector/nvd-api
- source/NVD
- agent/severity
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/source
- agent/author
- agent/tags
- agent/event
- vendor/ibm
- canonical/ibm cloud pak system
- version/ibm cloud pak system/2.3.3.7, 2.3.3.7 ifix1
- version/ibm cloud pak system/2.3.3.6, 2.3.3.6 ifix1, 2.3.3.6 ifix2 (intel)
- version/ibm cloud pak system/2.3.4.0 (intel)