WebSphere Application Server Liberty: Authentication Bypass by Spoofing
CVE-2022-22476 is a high-severity authentication bypass by spoofing vulnerability in WebSphere Application Server Liberty from IBM, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an attacker with a low-privileged account, without any action from a user. Affected WebSphere Application Server Liberty versions: 17.0.0.3; 22.0.0.7. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.75% chance of exploitation within 30 days, higher than 56% of scored CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Update Open Liberty to 22.0.0.8 or a later version.
- Update Websphere Application Server to 22.0.0.8 or a later version.
- Read the advisory on exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| IBM | WebSphere Application Server Liberty | 17.0.0.3; 22.0.0.7 | Not stated |
| IBM | Open Liberty | 17.0.0.3 up to, but not including, 22.0.0.8 | 22.0.0.8 |
| IBM | Websphere Application Server | 17.0.0.3 up to, but not including, 22.0.0.8 | 22.0.0.8 |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- LowA basic user account is enough.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- HighData or code can be modified at will.
- Availability
- HighThe component can be taken down completely.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Scored by NVD.
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | 8.8 | High | NVD |
| CVSS 3.0 | 5.0 | Medium | CNA (us.ibm.com) |
| CVSS 2.0 | 6.0 | Medium | NVD |
Official description
IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty 17.0.0.3 through 22.0.0.7 and Open Liberty are vulnerable to identity spoofing by an authenticated user using a specially crafted request. IBM X-Force ID: 225604.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Authentication Bypass by Spoofing
This attack-focused weakness is caused by incorrectly implemented authentication schemes that are subject to spoofing attacks.
More Authentication Bypass by Spoofing vulnerabilities (CWE-290)
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Advisories
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