Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Keysight Sensor Management Server v2.4.0 can allow a remote attacker to place arbitrary files on the server through a path traversal issue in license-file handling. For affected deployments, this is high urgency because it can compromise sensitive data or server integrity.
Executive priority
Treat as high priority if SMS v2.4.0 is deployed. Prioritize exposure reduction immediately, then confirm vendor remediation because the provided sources do not name a specific patch.
Technical view
CVE-2022-38129 is a CWE-24 path traversal flaw in com.keysight.tentacle.licensing.LicenseManager.addLicenseFile(). Sources state arbitrary file upload to the SMS host. The CVSS 3.1 score is 8.1, with network attack vector, low complexity, no user interaction, and high confidentiality and integrity impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure appears limited to organizations running Keysight Technologies Sensor Management Server v2.4.0, especially where SMS is reachable from untrusted networks or broadly accessible internally.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. Note evidence tension: the description says unauthenticated remote attacker, while the CVSS vector records low privileges required.
Researcher notes
Focus validation on path traversal in the license-file upload path and resulting arbitrary file placement. Avoid assuming exploit maturity or patch availability beyond the provided Tenable and CVE records.
Mitigation direction
- Check Keysight or Tenable guidance for a fixed SMS version or official workaround.
- Restrict SMS access to trusted management networks only.
- Remove any internet exposure for SMS management interfaces.
- Review and harden file upload and license-management access controls.
- Monitor the SMS host for unexpected files or integrity changes.
Validation and detection
- Inventory environments for Keysight Sensor Management Server v2.4.0.
- Confirm whether SMS is reachable from untrusted networks.
- Review SMS host filesystem for unexpected uploaded files.
- Check application and web logs for suspicious license upload activity.
- Verify remediation status against official vendor guidance.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8.1 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N2.85.2Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.1HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2022-28CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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CWE details
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Path Traversal: '../filedir'
Path Traversal: '../filedir' represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.