CVE-2025-0154 in TXSeries for Multiplatforms
Summary
by MITRE • 04/02/2025
IBM TXSeries for Multiplatforms 9.1 and 11.1 could disclose sensitive information to a remote attacker due to improper neutralization of HTTP headers.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/16/2025
IBM TXSeries for Multiplatforms version 9.1 and 11.1 contains a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to extract sensitive information through improper handling of HTTP headers. This flaw falls under the category of insufficient input validation and improper neutralization of special elements, which aligns with CWE-20 and CWE-116. The vulnerability occurs when the system fails to properly sanitize or escape HTTP headers received from external sources, potentially allowing malicious actors to inject or manipulate header values that could reveal internal system details, authentication tokens, or other confidential data.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from the application's failure to adequately process and validate HTTP header inputs before using them in system operations or responses. When the system receives HTTP requests containing specially crafted headers, it does not sufficiently neutralize potentially dangerous characters or sequences that could be interpreted as commands or data indicators. This improper handling creates an information disclosure scenario where attackers can potentially extract sensitive data that should remain protected within the system boundaries.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple information leakage as it can enable more sophisticated attacks. An attacker could exploit this weakness to gather intelligence about the system architecture, identify running services, extract session identifiers, or uncover other sensitive information that could be used for further exploitation. The vulnerability is particularly concerning in multi-platform environments where TXSeries manages complex transaction processing across various systems, as it could provide attackers with insights into interconnected systems and their configurations.
This vulnerability directly relates to ATT&CK technique T1083 (File and Directory Discovery) and T1552 (Unsecured Credentials) as it enables attackers to gather system information and potentially extract credential-related data from HTTP headers. The improper neutralization creates a pathway for attackers to manipulate header values in ways that reveal system internals or authentication mechanisms. Organizations using IBM TXSeries in production environments face significant risk as this vulnerability could be exploited to gain unauthorized access to sensitive transaction data or system resources.
The recommended mitigations for this vulnerability include implementing proper input validation and sanitization of all HTTP headers received by the system, applying the latest security patches provided by IBM, and configuring the application to reject or properly escape potentially dangerous header values. Network segmentation and monitoring of HTTP traffic should also be implemented to detect and prevent exploitation attempts. Additionally, organizations should consider implementing web application firewalls and regular security assessments to identify similar vulnerabilities in their transaction processing environments. The fix should address the root cause by ensuring that all HTTP header processing follows security best practices for input validation and output encoding as specified in OWASP Top 10 and NIST guidelines for secure coding practices.