CVE-2023-38012
IBM Cloud Pak System directory traversal
Description
IBM Cloud Pak System 2.3.3.6, 2.3.3.6 iFix1, 2.3.3.6 iFix2, 2.3.3.7, 2.3.3.7 iFix1, and 2.3.4.0 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system.
INFO
Published Date :
Jan. 25, 2025, 2:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 14, 2025, 1:56 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update IBM Cloud Pak System to a version later than 2.3.4.0.
- Apply necessary iFixes provided by IBM.
- Restrict access to the affected system.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2023-38012.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7148474 | Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2023-38012 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2023-38012
weaknesses.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Aug. 14, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_system:2.3.3.6:-:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_system:2.3.3.6:ifix1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_system:2.3.3.7:-:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_system:2.3.3.7:ifix1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_system:2.3.4.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_system:2.3.3.6:ifix2:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type IBM Corporation: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7148474 Types: Vendor Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jan. 25, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description IBM Cloud Pak System 2.3.3.6, 2.3.3.6 iFix1, 2.3.3.6 iFix2, 2.3.3.7, 2.3.3.7 iFix1, and 2.3.4.0 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-22 Added Reference https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7148474