Vulnerability identifier: #VU81317

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-31767

CWE-ID: CWE-78

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM CICS TX Standard
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers
IBM CICS TX Advanced
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A remote unauthenticated attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM CICS TX Standard: 11.1

IBM CICS TX Advanced: 11.1

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External links
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6597533
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6597531
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/227980

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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.