#VU98059 Sensitive Cookie Without 'HttpOnly' Flag in IBM Aspera Console - CVE-2022-43845

Vulnerability identifier: #VU98059

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-43845

CWE-ID: CWE-1004

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM Aspera Console
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to the failure to set the HTTPOnly flag. A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information from the cookie on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Aspera Console: before 3.4.5

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External links
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7169766

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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.