IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 8.5.5.0 Administrative Console Reflected cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 8.5.5.0. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Administrative Console. This manipulation causes cross site scripting (Reflected). This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2013-5418. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. Furthermore, an exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 8.5.5.0 (Application Server Software). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Administrative Console. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability (Reflected). 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 integrity. The summary by CVE is:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Administrative console in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 7.0 before 7.0.0.31, 8.0 before 8.0.0.8, and 8.5 before 8.5.5.1 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URL.

The weakness was published 11/12/2013 as Security Bulletin: Potential Security Vulnerabilities fixed in IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5.5.1 as confirmed advisory (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at www-01.ibm.com. The public release has been coordinated with IBM. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2013-5418 since 08/22/2013. The attack can be launched remotely. The successful exploitation needs a single authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1059.007 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

It is declared as highly functional. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 72061 (IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0 < Fix Pack 31 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 124156 (IBM WebSphere Application Server Multiple Vulnerabilities (swg21651880)).

Upgrading to version 7.0.031, 8.0.08 or 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 (87480), Tenable (72061), SecurityFocus (BID 63778†), OSVDB (99764†) and Secunia (SA55707†). Similar entries are available at VDB-7461, VDB-10168, VDB-10286 and VDB-10287. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Name: Reflected
Class: Cross site scripting / Reflected
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Status: Highly functional

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Nessus ID: 72061
Nessus Name: IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0 < Fix Pack 31 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 100565
OpenVAS Name: IBM Websphere Application Server Multiple Vulnerabilities-09 Jan16
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: WebSphere Application Server 7.0.031/8.0.08/8.5.5.1

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08/22/2013 🔍
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06/02/2021 +2393 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: Security Bulletin: Potential Security Vulnerabilities fixed in IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5.5.1
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2013-5418 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-5418
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-11215
X-Force: 87480 - IBM WebSphere Application Server Administrative console cross-site scripting, Low Risk
SecurityFocus: 63778 - IBM WebSphere Application Server CVE-2013-5418 Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
Secunia: 55707 - IBM WebSphere Application Server Multiple Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 99764
Vulnerability Center: 47058 - IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0 - 7.0.0.30, 8.0 - 8.0.0.7, 8.5 - 8.5.5.0 Remote XSS Vulnerability, Low

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

Created: 11/21/2013 13:25
Updated: 06/02/2021 10:23
Changes: 11/21/2013 13:25 (82), 06/12/2017 08:08 (7), 06/02/2021 10:23 (3)
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