What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-43872?

CVE-2022-43872 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.5%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2022-43872?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2022-43872. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Financial Transaction Manager CVE-2022-43872

MEDIUM

Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863)

2022-12-20 psirt@us.ibm.com

Authentication Bypass IBM Financial Transaction Manager

5.3

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.3 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Dec 20, 2022 - 19:15 nvd

MEDIUM 5.3

DescriptionNVD

IBM Financial Transaction Manager 3.2.4 authorization checks are done incorrectly for some HTTP requests which allows getting unauthorized technical information (e.g. event log entries) about the FTM SWIFT system. IBM X-Force ID: 239708.

AnalysisAI

IBM Financial Transaction Manager 3.2.4 authorization checks are done incorrectly for some HTTP requests which allows getting unauthorized technical information (e.g. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. This Incorrect Authorization vulnerability could allow attackers to bypass authorization checks to access restricted resources.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863), which allows attackers to bypass authorization checks to access restricted resources. IBM Financial Transaction Manager 3.2.4 authorization checks are done incorrectly for some HTTP requests which allows getting unauthorized technical information (e.g. event log entries) about the FTM SWIFT system. IBM X-Force ID: 239708. Affected products include: Ibm Financial Transaction Manager.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Review and test authorization logic, implement consistent access control checks, use centralized authorization framework.