CVE-2022-22412 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

IBM Robotic Process Automation versions 21.0.0, 21.0.1, and 21.0.2 have a vulnerability where a user with access to the local host can obtain a login access token.

Understanding CVE-2022-22412

This CVE affects IBM's Robotic Process Automation software versions 21.0.0, 21.0.1, and 21.0.2, allowing unauthorized users to retrieve login access tokens.

What is CVE-2022-22412?

IBM Robotic Process Automation versions 21.0.0, 21.0.1, and 21.0.2 are susceptible to an issue where an attacker with local host access can extract a login access token, compromising system security.

The Impact of CVE-2022-22412

The vulnerability poses a medium severity risk with high confidentiality impact. An attacker could exploit this to gain sensitive login access tokens.

Technical Details of CVE-2022-22412

The vulnerability has a CVSS v3.0 base score of 4.2, with high attack complexity and physical vector. The attack requires no privileges and has unproven exploit code maturity.

Vulnerability Description

The flaw allows unauthorized users to acquire login access tokens by having access to the local host, potentially leading to sensitive data exposure.

Affected Systems and Versions

IBM Robotic Process Automation versions 21.0.0, 21.0.1, and 21.0.2 are impacted by this vulnerability.

Exploitation Mechanism

By exploiting this issue, an attacker with access to the local host can obtain login access tokens, jeopardizing system security.

Mitigation and Prevention

To safeguard your systems against CVE-2022-22412:

Immediate Steps to Take

Ensure that only trusted users have access to the local host where the affected software is installed.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and audit user access rights and permissions to prevent unauthorized actions.

Patching and Updates

Apply the official fix provided by IBM for versions 21.0.0, 21.0.1, and 21.0.2 to mitigate the vulnerability.