CVE-2022-40607: ibm spectrum_scale Path Traversal

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2022-40607 is a medium (CVSS 6.8) Path Traversal vulnerability in ibm spectrum_scale. EPSS estimates a 0.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 61.9% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 19-12-2022
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 17-04-2025
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

IBM Spectrum Scale 5.1 could allow users with permissions to create pod, persistent volume and persistent volume claim to access files and directories outside of the volume, including on the host filesystem. IBM X-Force ID: 235740.

• 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.