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7.5

IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager allows remote file viewing

CVE-2017-1671 · published 8 years ago
Summary

Versions 2.5, 2.6 and 2.7 of IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager can be tricked into showing any file on the server by sending a specially crafted web request that includes "../" sequences. This could let an attacker read sensitive configuration or data files without proper authorization. Apply the vendor's security update or restrict access to the web interface until the fix is installed.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
ibm security_key_lifecycle_manager 2.5.0
2.5.0.1
2.5.0.2
2.5.0.3
2.5.0.4
2.5.0.5
2.5.0.6
2.5.0.7
2.5.0.8
2.6.0
2.6.0.1
2.6.0.2
4 more version ranges
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_key_lifecycle_manager:2.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager 2.5, 2.6, and 2.7 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request containing "dot dot" s...
IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager 2.5, 2.6, and 2.7 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 133638.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
7.5 High
Exploitation
3% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-22Path Traversal
Timeline
Published9 Jan 2018
Updated30 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2017-1671 · NVD
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