IBM Sterling Control Center 6.3.0 is vulnerable to directory traversal allowing remote attackers to access arbitrary files. Learn impact, mitigation, and prevention steps.
IBM Sterling Control Center 6.3.0 is affected by a directory traversal vulnerability that could allow a remote attacker to view arbitrary files on the system by sending a specially crafted URL request.
Understanding CVE-2023-35020
This section provides detailed insights into the CVE-2023-35020 vulnerability.
What is CVE-2023-35020?
CVE-2023-35020 is a directory traversal vulnerability in IBM Sterling Control Center 6.3.0 that enables a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system by exploiting the "dot dot" sequences (/../) in a crafted URL request.
The Impact of CVE-2023-35020
The vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive files on the system, potentially compromising the confidentiality and integrity of the affected data.
Technical Details of CVE-2023-35020
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Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability arises from improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory (Path Traversal), allowing attackers to navigate outside the intended directory structure.
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted URL request with "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system.
Mitigation and Prevention
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Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates