Path traversal in IBM Process Mining

1) Path traversal

EUVDB-ID: #VU62463

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-24785

CWE-ID: CWE-22 - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences within the npm version of Moment.js. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Process Mining: 1.13.0.0

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:ibm_process_mining:1.13.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/security-bulletin-vulnerability-in-moment-js-affects-ibm-process-mining-cve-2022-24785/
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6828233

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.