CVE-2022-40608

Description

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.6 through 10.1.11 Microsoft File Systems restore operation can download any file on the target machine by manipulating the URL with a directory traversal attack. This results in the restore operation gaining access to files which the operator should not have access to. IBM X-Force ID: 235873.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
EPSS 0.32%
Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM Spectrum Protect Plus
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6620209 vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/235873 vdb entry vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-40608?
CVE-2022-40608 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-40608?
To fix CVE-2022-40608, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-40608 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-40608 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-40608?
CVE-2022-40608 affects IBM Spectrum Protect Plus.
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