IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5.5.1 Administrative Console cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5.5.1. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Administrative Console. Executing a manipulation can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2013-0596. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

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A vulnerability classified as critical was found in IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5.5.1 (Application Server Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component Administrative Console. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Administrative console in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 6.1 before 6.1.0.47 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

The weakness was presented 09/09/2013 as Security Bulletin: Potential Security Vulnerabilities fixed in IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1.0.47 as confirmed alert (IBM Knowledge Base). The advisory is shared for download at www-01.ibm.com. The public release was coordinated in cooperation with the vendor. This vulnerability was named CVE-2013-0596 since 12/16/2012. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

It is declared as highly functional. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 70022 (IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1 < Fix Pack 47 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Web Servers. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 123973 (IBM WebSphere Application Server Prior to 6.1.0.47 Multiple Vulnerabilities (swg21647522)).

Upgrading to version 8.5.5.1 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at www-01.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 (83608), Tenable (70022), OSVDB (97235†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-47059†). See VDB-6545, VDB-6953, VDB-7457 and VDB-7458 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Nessus ID: 70022
Nessus Name: IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1 < Fix Pack 47 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 100565
OpenVAS Name: IBM Websphere Apllication Server Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability-01 Jan16
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: WebSphere Application Server 8.5.5.1

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Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: Security Bulletin: Potential Security Vulnerabilities fixed in IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1.0.47
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2013-0596 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-0596
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-10288
X-Force: 83608 - WebSphere Application Server cross-site scripting, Medium Risk
OSVDB: 97235
Vulnerability Center: 47059 - IBM WebSphere Application Server Remote XSS in the Administrative Console, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 09/16/2013 12:48
Updated: 05/24/2021 17:39
Changes: 09/16/2013 12:48 (75), 06/12/2017 08:08 (4), 05/24/2021 17:39 (3)
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