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CVE-2022-22373: An improper validation vulnerability in IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 Pack for SAP Apps and BW Pac...

An improper validation vulnerability in IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 Pack for SAP Apps and BW Packs may lead to creation of directories and files on the server file system that may contain non-sensitive debugging information like stack traces. IBM X-Force ID: 221323.

MediumCVSS 4.6Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

This vulnerability can let a low-privileged, adjacent attacker cause IBM InfoSphere Information Server to create directories or files on the server. The files may contain debugging details such as stack traces. The reported data exposure is limited, but it can still reveal operational clues and create unauthorized filesystem changes.

Executive priority

Handle in normal vulnerability remediation cycles, with higher priority if the platform supports regulated data workflows or broad internal user access. The impact is limited, but unauthorized file creation and debug information exposure are operational risks.

Technical view

CVE-2022-22373 is an improper validation flaw in IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 Pack for SAP Apps and BW Packs. CVSS 3.0 is 4.6 with adjacent attack vector, low complexity, low privileges, no user interaction, and low confidentiality and integrity impact. IBM X-Force tracks it as 221323.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely where IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 uses Pack for SAP Apps or BW Packs and is reachable from adjacent/internal network segments by authenticated low-privilege users.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation requires adjacent access and low privileges. IBM’s vector marks exploit maturity as unproven and remediation level as official fix available.

Researcher notes

The public bundle does not provide affected subcomponent names, file paths, payload details, or a specific fix identifier. Treat product scope narrowly: IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 Pack for SAP Apps and BW Packs only, unless IBM guidance says otherwise.

Mitigation direction

  • Review IBM advisory node 6600235 for the applicable official remediation.
  • Confirm whether SAP Apps or BW Packs are installed on version 11.7.
  • Limit adjacent network access to affected Information Server components.
  • Restrict low-privilege accounts that can reach affected services.
  • Review server filesystems for unexpected debug artifacts after remediation.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory IBM InfoSphere Information Server versions and installed packs.
  • Compare installed maintenance level against IBM advisory guidance.
  • Check whether affected components are reachable from adjacent/internal networks.
  • Review recent server directories and files for unexpected debug stack traces.
  • Confirm cleanup does not replace applying IBM’s official remediation.
Prepared
Confidence
high
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
4.6 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:A/A:N/I:L/UI:N/C:L/AC:L/S:U/PR:L/RC:C/E:U/RL:O

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
3Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

We collect every scored CVSS vector available in the official CNA and ADP containers. When more than one version is present, the table keeps the source vectors side by side instead of collapsing them into the highest score.

ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
4.6CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:A/A:N/I:L/UI:N/C:L/AC:L/S:U/PR:L/RC:C/E:U/RL:O2.12.5Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

4.6Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2022-22373Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:A/A:N/I:L/UI:N/C:L/AC:L/S:U/PR:L/RC:C/E:U/RL:O

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMInfoSphere Information Server11.7Listed
Weakness

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