CVE-2007-5799 in WebSphere Application Server
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in uddigui/navigateTree.do in the UDDI user console in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) before 6.1.0 Fix Pack 13 (6.1.0.13) allow remote attackers to perform some actions as WAS UDDI users via the (1) keyField, (2) nameField, (3) valueField, and (4) frameReturn parameters.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/29/2021
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2007-5799 represents a critical cross-site request forgery weakness in IBM WebSphere Application Server's UDDI user console component. This flaw exists in versions prior to 6.1.0 Fix Pack 13, specifically affecting the navigateTree.do servlet within the uddigui package. The vulnerability enables remote attackers to manipulate the UDDI console functionality by exploiting the absence of proper anti-CSRF protection mechanisms in four distinct parameters: keyField, nameField, valueField, and frameReturn. These parameters control various aspects of the UDDI tree navigation and data manipulation functions, making them prime targets for malicious exploitation.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from the lack of anti-CSRF tokens or other validation mechanisms that would normally ensure requests originate from legitimate authenticated sessions. When an attacker crafts malicious requests containing these parameters, they can potentially perform unauthorized actions within the context of authenticated UDDI users. The vulnerability is particularly dangerous because it operates within the administrative console of a critical application server component, allowing attackers to manipulate UDDI registry entries, potentially leading to service disruption or unauthorized access to enterprise service registries. The parameters mentioned provide different attack vectors, each capable of executing specific actions within the UDDI console's functionality, making this a multi-faceted threat.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data manipulation as it compromises the integrity and security of the entire UDDI registry system within IBM WebSphere Application Server. Attackers could potentially modify service definitions, alter registry entries, or even gain unauthorized access to sensitive enterprise service information. This weakness undermines the trust model of the application server's administrative interface and could lead to more severe consequences if the UDDI registry is used for critical enterprise service orchestration. The vulnerability affects organizations relying on UDDI for service discovery and management, potentially exposing their service infrastructure to unauthorized modifications and operational disruptions.
Organizations should immediately implement mitigation strategies including applying the official IBM fix pack 6.1.0.13 or later, which addresses this specific CSRF vulnerability through proper anti-CSRF token implementation. Additional protective measures include implementing web application firewalls that can detect and block suspicious request patterns, conducting thorough security assessments of the UDDI console functionality, and ensuring proper network segmentation to limit access to the administrative console. Security teams should also monitor for any exploitation attempts and consider implementing additional authentication controls for the UDDI console. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-352, which specifically addresses cross-site request forgery weaknesses, and falls under ATT&CK technique T1566 related to credential access through social engineering and web application attacks.