Security Bulletin: IBM WebSphere Application Server is vulnerable to an information disclosure (CVE-2022-22473)

Summary

IBM WebSphere Application Server is vulnerable to an information disclosure vulnerability. This has been addressed.

Vulnerability Details

CVEID:CVE-2022-22473
**DESCRIPTION:**IBM WebSphere Application Server could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information caused by improper handling of Administrative Console data. This information could be used in further attacks against the system.
CVSS Base score: 3.7
CVSS Temporal Score: See: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/225347 for the current score.
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N)

Affected Products and Versions

Remediation/Fixes

IBM strongly recommends addressing the vulnerability now by applying a currently available interim fix or fix pack that contains the APAR PH46342.

For IBM WebSphere Application Server traditional:

For V9.0.0.0 through 9.0.5.12:
· Upgrade to minimal fix pack levels as required by interim fix and then apply Interim Fix PH46342
--OR–
· Apply Fix Pack 9.0.5.13 or later (targeted availability 3Q2022).

For V8.5.0.0 through 8.5.5.21:
· Upgrade to minimal fix pack levels as required by interim fix and then apply Interim Fix PH46342
--OR–
· Apply Fix Pack 8.5.5.22 or later (targeted availability 3Q2022).

For V8.0.0.0 through 8.0.0.15:
· Upgrade to 8.0.0.15 and then apply Interim Fix PH46342

For V7.0.0.0 through 7.0.0.45:
· Upgrade to 7.0.0.45 and then apply Interim Fix PH46342

Additional interim fixes may be available and linked off the interim fix download page.

_IBM WebSphere Application Server V7.0 and V8.0 are no longer in full support; IBM recommends upgrading to a fixed, supported version/release/platform of the product. _

Workarounds and Mitigations

None