CVE-2022-33166 IBM Security Directory Suite VA file upload

High 7.2 Published Updated

A privileged user can upload malicious files that are automatically processed, potentially leading to code execution within the IBM Security Directory Suite environment.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2022-33166?

CVE-2022-33166 is a high-severity vulnerability in IBM Security Directory Suite VA, published on 15 Jun 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM Security Directory Suite VA 8.0.1 through 8.0.1.19 could allow a privileged user to upload malicious files of dangerous types that can be automatically processed within the product's environment. IBM X-Force ID: 228586.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-33166?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Security Directory Suite Va.

How do I fix CVE-2022-33166?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-33166 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2022-33166 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-33166 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fwrm-7p3m-q253.

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