CVE-2022-34316 IBM CICS TX information disclosure

Low 3.7 Published 14 Nov 2022 Updated 30 Apr 2025

Attackers can inject web scripting syntax into HTTP headers, potentially leading to information disclosure or session hijacking in IBM CICS TX.

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

What is CVE-2022-34316?

CVE-2022-34316 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in IBM CICS TX, published on 14 Nov 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM CICS TX 11.1 does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes web scripting syntax in HTTP headers that can be used by web browser components that can process raw headers. IBM X-Force ID: 229452.

Weakness: CWE-116, CWE-644

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-34316?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Cics Tx.

How do I fix CVE-2022-34316?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-34316 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2022-34316 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-34316 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cjhx-7pr5-4vmp.