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MEDIUM · 5.3

CVE-2019-4423

IBM Sterling File Gateway 2.2.0.0 through 6.0.1.0 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request containing "dot dot" seque...

Vulnerability Description

IBM Sterling File Gateway 2.2.0.0 through 6.0.1.0 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 162769.

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

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

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
IbmSterling File Gateway>= 2.2.0.0, <= 6.0.1.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-4423?

CVE-2019-4423 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). IBM Sterling File Gateway 2.2.0.0 through 6.0.1.0 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request containing "dot dot" seque...

How severe is CVE-2019-4423?

CVE-2019-4423 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2019-4423?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Sterling File Gateway.