SB2022072606 - Input validation error in IBM Cloud Automation Manager
Published: July 26, 2022
Security Bulletin ID
SB2022072606
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-21803)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to modify files on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to .set() function that is responsible for setting the configuration properties is vulnerable to Prototype Pollution. A remote attacker can provide a specially crafted property, leading to prototype object pollution.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- https://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/security-bulletin-a-security-vulnerability-in-node-js-nconf-affects-ibm-cloud-automation-manager/"
- https://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/security-bulletin-a-security-vulnerability-in-node-js-nconf-affects-ibm-cloud-automation-manager/</a><br>
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6606973<br><br></p>