Absolute path traversal in IBM InfoSphere Information Server

1) Absolute Path Traversal

EUVDB-ID: #VU86705

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-50955

CWE-ID: CWE-36 - Absolute Path Traversal

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows an adjacent privileged user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application. An adjacent privileged user can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM InfoSphere Information Server: before 11.7.1.4 Service pack 2

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:ibm_infosphere_information_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7116610

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the local network (LAN).

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected application in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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