Improper Encoding or Escaping of Output in IBM Aspera Faspex

1) Improper Encoding or Escaping of Output

EUVDB-ID: #VU106057

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-22399

CWE-ID: CWE-116 - Improper Encoding or Escaping of Output

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper validation of input by the HOST headers. A remote attacker can conduct various attacks against the vulnerable system, including cross-site scripting, cache poisoning or session hijacking.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Aspera Faspex for Linux: 5.0.0 - 5.0.1

IBM Aspera Faspex for Windows: 5.0.0 - 5.0.1

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:ibm_aspera_faspex_for_linux:5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:ibm_aspera_faspex_for_linux:5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:ibm_aspera_faspex_for_windows:5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:ibm_aspera_faspex_for_windows:5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6618959

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.