CVE-2010-2655 in Advanced Management Module
Summary
by MITRE
Directory traversal vulnerability in private/file_management.php on the IBM BladeCenter with Advanced Management Module (AMM) firmware build ID BPET48L, and possibly other versions before 4.7 and 5.0, allows remote authenticated users to list arbitrary directories and possibly have unspecified other impact via a .. (dot dot) in the DIR parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/14/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2010-2655 represents a critical directory traversal flaw within IBM BladeCenter Advanced Management Module firmware, specifically affecting build ID BPET48L and potentially other versions prior to 4.7 and 5.0. This security weakness resides in the private/file_management.php component of the management interface, where insufficient input validation permits malicious manipulation of file path parameters. The vulnerability operates through the manipulation of the DIR parameter using directory traversal sequences such as .. (dot dot), which enables unauthorized access to system directories beyond the intended scope of file management operations.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when authenticated users submit maliciously crafted directory traversal sequences within the DIR parameter of the file_management.php script. This flaw directly maps to CWE-22, which describes improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory, commonly known as path traversal or directory traversal attacks. The vulnerability allows attackers to enumerate arbitrary directories on the system, potentially exposing sensitive files, configuration data, and system information that should remain protected within the restricted file management interface. The unspecified other impacts suggest that beyond simple directory listing capabilities, this vulnerability may enable more severe consequences such as arbitrary file access, modification, or even code execution depending on the system configuration and file permissions.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability presents significant risks to enterprise data centers utilizing IBM BladeCenter systems with Advanced Management Module firmware. The remote authenticated nature of the attack means that an attacker who has gained valid credentials to access the management interface can leverage this flaw to escalate their privileges and access confidential system information. The impact extends beyond simple information disclosure to potentially compromise the integrity and availability of the management infrastructure, as attackers could access system configuration files, log data, and other sensitive resources. This vulnerability directly aligns with ATT&CK technique T1083, which covers directory and file permissions enumeration, and may also map to T1566 for credential access and T1059 for command and script injection if combined with other exploitation techniques.
Organizations affected by this vulnerability should prioritize immediate firmware updates to versions 4.7 and 5.0 or later, as these releases contain the necessary patches to address the directory traversal flaw. System administrators should also implement network segmentation to limit access to management interfaces and enforce strict access controls for the Advanced Management Module. Additional mitigations include monitoring network traffic for suspicious directory traversal patterns in the DIR parameter, implementing web application firewalls to detect and block malicious requests, and conducting comprehensive security audits of management interfaces to identify similar vulnerabilities. The vulnerability underscores the importance of proper input validation and the principle of least privilege in management interface design, as well as the critical need for regular firmware updates and vulnerability assessments in enterprise infrastructure environments.