CVE-2015-7399 in WebSphere Message Broker
Summary
by MITRE
IBM WebSphere Message Broker 7 before 7.0.0.8 and 8 before 8.0.0.6 and IBM Integration Bus 9 before 9.0.0.3 and 10 before 10.0.0.0 allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information about the HTTP server via unspecified vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/02/2022
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2015-7399 affects IBM WebSphere Message Broker versions prior to 7.0.0.8 and 8.0.0.6, as well as IBM Integration Bus versions before 9.0.0.3 and 10.0.0.0. This security flaw represents a sensitive information disclosure vulnerability that enables remote attackers to extract confidential details about the underlying HTTP server configuration. The issue stems from inadequate access controls and information leakage mechanisms within the messaging infrastructure, creating potential attack vectors for malicious actors seeking to gather intelligence about the target system. The vulnerability falls under the broader category of information disclosure flaws that can provide attackers with critical system details without requiring authentication or elevated privileges.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability involves unspecified vectors that likely exploit weaknesses in how the HTTP server components handle requests and responses. Attackers can leverage these mechanisms to gather sensitive information including but not limited to server version details, configuration parameters, and potentially other system metadata that could aid in subsequent attack phases. The flaw exists in the communication protocols and response handling of the message broker's HTTP interfaces, where proper sanitization and access control measures are insufficient to prevent unauthorized information retrieval. This type of vulnerability is particularly concerning because it can provide attackers with foundational knowledge about the target environment that would otherwise be restricted to authorized administrators.
The operational impact of CVE-2015-7399 extends beyond simple information disclosure, as the gathered data can significantly aid in planning more sophisticated attacks against the affected systems. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability could potentially map the server configuration, identify running services, and discover potential weaknesses in the broader integration environment. The exposure of HTTP server details creates opportunities for exploitation of related vulnerabilities, including version-specific flaws that may exist in the underlying web server components or integration bus features. This information leakage can serve as a reconnaissance tool for attackers to develop more targeted approaches, potentially leading to privilege escalation or system compromise.
Organizations affected by this vulnerability should implement immediate mitigations including applying the relevant security patches provided by IBM for the affected versions. The remediation process involves upgrading to the patched versions of IBM WebSphere Message Broker and IBM Integration Bus as specified in the vendor security advisories. Network segmentation and access controls should be strengthened to limit exposure of the affected components to untrusted networks. Security monitoring should be enhanced to detect anomalous access patterns or information gathering activities targeting the HTTP interfaces. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-200, which addresses information exposure, and represents a clear violation of the principle of least privilege in system design. From an ATT&CK framework perspective, this vulnerability maps to the reconnaissance phase, specifically information gathering techniques that enable attackers to better understand their target environment before executing more destructive attacks.