CVE-2022-35716 in UrbanCode Deploy
Summary
by MITRE • 08/01/2022
IBM UrbanCode Deploy (UCD) 6.2.0.0 through 6.2.7.16, 7.0.0.0 through 7.0.5.11, 7.1.0.0 through 7.1.2.7, and 7.2.0.0 through 7.2.3.0 could allow an authenticated user to obtain sensitive information in some instances due to improper security checking. IBM X-Force ID: 231360.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/01/2022
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2022-35716 affects IBM UrbanCode Deploy versions across multiple release streams including 6.2.0.0 through 6.2.7.16, 7.0.0.0 through 7.0.5.11, 7.1.0.0 through 7.1.2.7, and 7.2.0.0 through 7.2.3.0. This security flaw represents a critical weakness in the application's authentication and authorization mechanisms, specifically manifesting as improper security checking that allows authenticated users to access sensitive information beyond their intended privileges. The vulnerability resides within the software's access control implementation where insufficient validation occurs during information retrieval operations, creating potential data exposure pathways that could compromise the integrity and confidentiality of deployed application environments.
The technical nature of this flaw stems from inadequate input validation and access control enforcement within the UrbanCode Deploy platform's security framework. When authenticated users interact with the system, the application fails to properly verify that the requesting user has appropriate authorization levels for the specific resources they attempt to access. This improper security checking creates a path where legitimate users can potentially retrieve configuration details, deployment artifacts, environment variables, or other sensitive operational data that should be restricted to administrators or specific authorized personnel. The vulnerability essentially allows privilege escalation through information disclosure mechanisms that should otherwise be protected by proper access controls.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data exposure, as it can enable attackers with valid credentials to gather intelligence about the deployment infrastructure and application configurations. An authenticated user could potentially access sensitive information such as database connection strings, API keys, deployment scripts, environment settings, and other operational details that could be leveraged for further attacks. This information disclosure could facilitate more sophisticated attacks including lateral movement within the deployment environment, credential harvesting, or targeted exploitation of other system components that rely on the exposed information. The vulnerability particularly affects organizations that rely on UrbanCode Deploy for managing complex application deployments where the exposure of deployment artifacts and configuration details could significantly impact overall security posture.
Organizations should implement immediate mitigation strategies including applying the relevant IBM security patches and updates released to address this vulnerability. System administrators should also conduct thorough access control reviews to ensure that users have appropriate least-privilege access levels and that unnecessary information exposure is minimized through proper configuration of the UrbanCode Deploy environment. Network segmentation and monitoring controls should be enhanced to detect unusual access patterns or unauthorized information retrieval attempts. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-284 which addresses improper access control issues, and represents a clear violation of the principle of least privilege. From an ATT&CK perspective, this vulnerability maps to T1078 which covers valid accounts and T1566 which involves credential harvesting, making it a significant concern for organizations implementing security monitoring and incident response procedures.