Security readout for executives and security teams
This flaw lets a remote attacker abuse a malformed URL to read files outside the intended web path in affected IBM Optim Performance Manager for DB2 deployments. The sources do not provide a CVSS score or active exploitation evidence, but arbitrary file access can expose credentials, configuration, or operational data. Exposure is limited to organizations running the named IBM Optim Performance Manager for DB2 versions. Risk increases if the product’s web interface is reachable from untrusted networks or stores sensitive configuration files on the host. Prioritize asset discovery first. If the affected IBM product is present and reachable, handle as a time-sensitive legacy remediation because arbitrary file reads can expose sensitive operational data. Mitigation focus: Identify any IBM Optim Performance Manager for DB2 deployments and versions.; Check IBM advisory swg21696000 for fixed levels or interim fixes.; Restrict management interface access to trusted administrative networks..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ibm-optim-cve20146154-directory-traversal(97677)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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