CVE-2022-22442 Missing authorization in IBM InfoSphere Information Server

Medium 6.5 Published Updated

Authenticated users can access restricted information due to improper access controls in IBM InfoSphere Information Server.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2022-22442?

CVE-2022-22442 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Ibm Infosphere Information Server, published on 3 Nov 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

"IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 could allow an authenticated user to access information restricted to users with elevated privileges due to improper access controls. IBM X-Force ID: 224427."

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-22442?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Ibm Infosphere Information Server, Ibm Infosphere Information Server on Cloud.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22442?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-22442 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2022-22442 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-22442 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Ibm Infosphere Information Server vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-75xq-8h5m-hrpv.

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