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CVE-2022-39161

4.8 · MEDIUM
Published May 3, 2023 ibm CWE-295 EPSS 0.36% (29th pctl)

Overview

CVE-2022-39161 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ibm websphere_application_server. It was published on May 3, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.8, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical Description

IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, 9.0, and IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty, when configured to communicate with the Web Server Plug-ins for IBM WebSphere Application Server, could allow an authenticated user to conduct spoofing attacks. A man-in-the-middle attacker could exploit this vulnerability using a certificate issued by a trusted authority to obtain sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 235069.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update websphere_application_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-39161?

CVE-2022-39161 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ibm websphere_application_server. It was published on May 3, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2022-39161?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.8, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-39161?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update websphere_application_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2022-39161?

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