CVE-2013-3042: ibm rational_software_architect_design_manager Path Traversal

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2013-3042 is a low (CVSS 2.1) Path Traversal vulnerability in ibm rational_software_architect_design_manager. EPSS estimates a 0.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 48.5% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 14-12-2013
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 06-08-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the server in IBM Rational Software Architect Design Manager and Rhapsody Design Manager 3.x and 4.x before 4.0.5 allows local users to read arbitrary files via vectors involving temporary files.

• CWE-22Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.