IBM WebSphere 7.0.0.1/7.0.0.2/8.0 IBM WebSphere Portal path traversal

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A vulnerability classified as critical was found in IBM WebSphere 7.0.0.1/7.0.0.2/8.0 (Application Server Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component IBM WebSphere Portal. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Directory traversal vulnerability in LayerLoader.jsp in the theme component in IBM WebSphere Portal 7.0.0.1 and 7.0.0.2 before CF19 and 8.0 before CF03 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted URI.

The weakness was shared 11/16/2012 as 21617713 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is available at www-01.ibm.com. The vendor cooperated in the coordination of the public release. This vulnerability was named CVE-2012-4834 since 09/06/2012. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1006 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

It is declared as highly functional. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 63097 (IBM WebSphere Portal Dojo Module Arbitrary File Download), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CGI abuses.

Upgrading to version 8.0 CF3 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at www-933.ibm.com. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (78914) and Tenable (63097).

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Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
ATT&CK: T1006

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Status: Highly functional

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Nessus ID: 63097
Nessus Name: IBM WebSphere Portal Dojo Module Arbitrary File Download
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Upgrade: WebSphere 8.0 CF3

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Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: 21617713
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2012-4834 (🔍)
X-Force: 78914 - IBM WebSphere Portal directory traversal, High Risk
Vulnerability Center: 37475 - IBM Websphere Portal LayerLoader.jsp Directory Traversal Vulnerability Allows Remote File Access, Medium
SecurityFocus: 56593 - IBM WebSphere Portal Theme Component Unspecified Security Vulnerability
Secunia: 51281 - IBM WebSphere Portal Theme Component Unspecified Vulnerability, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 87571

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

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Created: 11/26/2012 10:26
Updated: 04/19/2021 13:47
Changes: 11/26/2012 10:26 (80), 04/22/2017 09:14 (3), 04/19/2021 13:47 (3)
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