Missing authorization in IBM Content Navigator



Published: 2022-12-28
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2022-43581
CWE-ID CWE-285
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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IBM Content Navigator
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor IBM Corporation

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Improper Authorization

EUVDB-ID: #VU70529

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-43581

CWE-ID: CWE-285 - Improper Authorization

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to compromise the application.

The vulnerability exists due to missing authorization checks. A remote authenticated user can load external plugins and compromise the application.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Content Navigator: 3.0.0 - 3.0.12.2

External links

http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6844453
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/238805


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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



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