CVE-2024-2227 in IdentityIQ
Summary
by MITRE • 03/22/2024
This vulnerability allows access to arbitrary files in the application server file system due to a path traversal vulnerability in JavaServer Faces (JSF) 2.2.20 documented in CVE-2020-6950. The remediation for this vulnerability contained in this security fix provides additional changes to the remediation announced in May 2021 tracked by ETN IIQSAW-3585 and January 2024 tracked by IIQFW-336. This vulnerability in IdentityIQ is assigned CVE-2024-2227.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/12/2025
This vulnerability represents a critical path traversal flaw in JavaServer Faces 2.2.20 that enables unauthorized access to arbitrary files within the application server file system. The issue stems from insufficient input validation in the JSF framework's handling of file paths, allowing malicious actors to manipulate request parameters and navigate beyond the intended directory boundaries. The vulnerability was originally documented in CVE-2020-6950 and subsequently addressed through multiple remediation efforts, with the current CVE-2024-2227 specifically targeting the IdentityIQ application that utilizes this vulnerable JSF version. This type of vulnerability falls under CWE-22 Path Traversal and aligns with ATT&CK technique T1059.007 for Command and Scripting Interpreter, as it can enable attackers to access sensitive system files and potentially execute malicious code.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple file access, as it can provide attackers with the ability to read configuration files, database credentials, application source code, and other sensitive artifacts stored within the application server's file system. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to perform reconnaissance, escalate privileges, and potentially gain complete system compromise. The remediation efforts tracked under ETN IIQSAW-3585 and IIQFW-336 indicate that this vulnerability required multiple iterations of fixes, suggesting the initial patches may have been incomplete or insufficient in addressing all attack vectors. Organizations running IdentityIQ applications are particularly at risk as the vulnerability affects the core application framework, making it difficult to implement effective workarounds without full patching.
Security professionals should prioritize immediate patching of all affected IdentityIQ installations to remediate this vulnerability, as path traversal attacks can be exploited without authentication and can lead to complete system compromise. The vulnerability's classification as a path traversal issue means it can be exploited through various methods including double encoding, directory separators, and symbolic link manipulation. Organizations should implement network segmentation and monitoring to detect unusual file access patterns that may indicate exploitation attempts. The ATT&CK framework classification of this vulnerability as part of the privilege escalation and defense evasion categories indicates that exploitation can lead to persistent access and system control. Additionally, implementing proper input validation, using secure coding practices, and maintaining up-to-date security patches across all application components remains critical in preventing similar vulnerabilities from being exploited in the future.