#VU64197 Improper Authentication in IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty - CVE-2022-22475

Vulnerability identifier: #VU64197

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-22475

CWE-ID: CWE-287

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty
Server applications / Application servers

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to escalate privileges within the application.

The vulnerability exists due to an unspecified error. A remote authenticated user can spoof identity of other application users.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty: 17.0.0.3 - 22.0.0.5

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External links
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6586734

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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.