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CVE-2022-34160: IBM CICS TX Standard and Advanced 11.1 is vulnerable to HTML injection.

IBM CICS TX Standard and Advanced 11.1 is vulnerable to HTML injection. A remote attacker could inject malicious HTML code, which when viewed, would be executed in the victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting site. IBM X-Force ID: 229330.

MediumCVSS 5.4Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2022-34160 affects IBM CICS TX Standard and Advanced 11.1. A remote attacker could cause malicious HTML to run in a user's browser when that user views affected content. The main business risk is browser-side compromise of user trust, data exposure, or misleading content inside a legitimate IBM-hosted site context.

Executive priority

Treat this as a moderate-priority remediation item. It is not described as actively exploited, but it can affect trusted browser sessions and may matter more where CICS TX interfaces are internet-accessible or used by privileged staff.

Technical view

The source bundle describes an HTML injection flaw in IBM CICS TX Standard and Advanced 11.1. CVSS 3.0 is 5.4, network-accessible, low complexity, no privileges required, but user interaction is required. Impact is limited confidentiality and integrity, with no availability impact. No CWE or exact component path is provided.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely limited to organizations running IBM CICS TX Standard or Advanced version 11.1. The bundle does not identify CPEs, exact affected interfaces, or deployment conditions. Systems with web-facing CICS TX functions viewed by administrators or users should be prioritized for confirmation against IBM guidance.

Exploitation context

The bundle does not indicate active exploitation, and KEV status is false. IBM X-Force lists the issue, but the provided data does not include public exploit evidence. Attack success depends on a victim viewing injected content in the affected site context.

Researcher notes

Evidence is sufficient for affected products, version, severity, and impact class. Evidence is incomplete for exact vulnerable endpoint, CWE, exploit availability, and named fix level. Avoid assuming broader IBM CICS products are affected without IBM confirmation.

Mitigation direction

  • Review IBM support advisories for the applicable CICS TX 11.1 remediation.
  • Apply IBM-published fixes or configuration guidance for affected installations.
  • Limit access to affected web interfaces until remediation is confirmed.
  • Sanitize or block untrusted HTML content where local controls support it.
  • Monitor for suspicious HTML-like input submitted to CICS TX web functions.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory IBM CICS TX Standard and Advanced deployments and versions.
  • Confirm whether any deployment is version 11.1.
  • Compare installed maintenance levels against IBM support guidance.
  • Identify web-facing CICS TX functions reachable by users or administrators.
  • Review logs for suspicious submitted HTML content.
  • Document remediation status and residual exposure.
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Confidence
high
Sources
5

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
5.4 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

Official CVE source material

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0Timeline events
0ADP providers
4Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5.4CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/AC:L/I:L/C:L/UI:R/S:U/AV:N/PR:N/A:N/RL:O/E:U/RC:C2.82.5Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

5.4Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2022-34160Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

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
IBMCICS TX Advanced11.1Listed
IBMCICS TX Standard11.1Listed
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