CVE-2022-22365 : What You Need to Know

IBM WebSphere Application Server versions 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 are susceptible to spoofing attacks due to a vulnerability in the Ajax Proxy Web Application (AjaxProxy.war) component, potentially allowing a man-in-the-middle attacker to spoof SSL server hostnames.

Understanding CVE-2022-22365

This section delves into the impact and technical details of the CVE.

What is CVE-2022-22365?

CVE-2022-22365 affects IBM WebSphere Application Server versions 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0, enabling attackers to spoof SSL server hostnames.

The Impact of CVE-2022-22365

The vulnerability poses a medium severity risk with a CVSS base score of 5.6, allowing attackers to gain privileges through SSL hostname spoofing.

Technical Details of CVE-2022-22365

Below are the specific technical aspects of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The flaw in IBM WebSphere Application Server with the AjaxProxy.war deployed can be exploited by a network-based attacker to manipulate SSL server hostnames.

Affected Systems and Versions

WebSphere Application Server 7.0
WebSphere Application Server 8.0
WebSphere Application Server 8.5
WebSphere Application Server 9.0

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability allows a man-in-the-middle attacker to impersonate SSL server hostnames, potentially leading to information disclosure.

Mitigation and Prevention

Learn how to protect your systems against CVE-2022-22365.

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable or restrict access to the Ajax Proxy Web Application component.
Monitor network traffic for any unauthorized SSL activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update WebSphere Application Server to mitigate known vulnerabilities.
Implement SSL pinning to prevent SSL certificate spoofing.

Patching and Updates

Apply official fixes provided by IBM to address the spoofing vulnerability in affected versions of WebSphere Application Server.