What is the severity of CVE-2023-38366?

CVE-2023-38366 has been classified with a severity that indicates a significant risk of directory traversal.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38366?

To address CVE-2023-38366, apply the latest security patches provided by IBM for the affected versions of FileNet Content Manager.

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-38366?

CVE-2023-38366 affects IBM FileNet Content Manager versions up to 5.5.10.

Can CVE-2023-38366 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2023-38366 can be exploited remotely through specially crafted URLs that utilize directory traversal techniques.

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2023-38366?

Exploitation of CVE-2023-38366 can allow unauthorized access to arbitrary files on the system, risking sensitive data exposure.

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CVE-2023-38366

medium

5.3

CWE

29/2/2024

1/3/2024

12/7/2024

CVE-2023-38366: IBM FileNet Content Manager directory traversal

First published: Thu Feb 29 2024(Updated: )

IBM Content Navigator 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 FileNet Content Manager	<=5.5.8
IBM FileNet Content Manager	<=5.5.10
IBM FileNet Content Manager	<=5.5.11

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IBM-7039783

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-38366?
CVE-2023-38366 has been classified with a severity that indicates a significant risk of directory traversal.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38366?
To address CVE-2023-38366, apply the latest security patches provided by IBM for the affected versions of FileNet Content Manager.
Which products are affected by CVE-2023-38366?
CVE-2023-38366 affects IBM FileNet Content Manager versions up to 5.5.10.
Can CVE-2023-38366 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2023-38366 can be exploited remotely through specially crafted URLs that utilize directory traversal techniques.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2023-38366?
Exploitation of CVE-2023-38366 can allow unauthorized access to arbitrary files on the system, risking sensitive data exposure.

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