CVE-2022-34311: cics tx Credential Exposure — Fix

Description

IBM CICS TX Standard and Advanced 11.1 could allow a user with physical access to the web browser to gain access to the user's session due to insufficiently protected credentials. IBM X-Force ID: 229446.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-522 CWE-522

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
ibm	cics_tx	All
ibm	cics_tx	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6832928 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6832930 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6832928 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6832930

Other References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/229446 https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/229446

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-34311? +

IBM CICS TX Standard and Advanced 11.1 could allow a user with physical access to the web browser to gain access to the user's session due to insufficiently protected credentials. IBM X-Force ID: 229446. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2022-34311? +

CVE-2022-34311 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.3 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-34311? +

CVE-2022-34311 affects products from ibm, specifically: cics_tx. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2022-34311? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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