IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0/8.0/8.5/9.0 Cachemonitor cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0/8.0/8.5/9.0. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Cachemonitor. Executing a manipulation can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2018-1767. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0/8.0/8.5/9.0 (Application Server Software). This vulnerability affects some unknown processing of the component Cachemonitor. 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 integrity. CVE summarizes:

IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 Cachemonitor is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session. IBM X-Force ID: 148621.

The bug was discovered 10/25/2018. The weakness was presented 10/28/2018 (Website). The advisory is available at exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-1767 since 12/12/2017. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 06/03/2023). This vulnerability is assigned to T1059.007 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 4 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 371289 (IBM WebSphere Application Server Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability(ibm10729547)).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.5

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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12/12/2017 🔍
10/25/2018 +316 days 🔍
10/28/2018 +3 days 🔍
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10/30/2018 +1 days 🔍
06/03/2023 +1677 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2018-1767 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-1767
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-126118
X-Force: 148621
SecurityTracker: 1041983

Entryinfo

Created: 10/30/2018 07:32
Updated: 06/03/2023 14:31
Changes: 10/30/2018 07:32 (60), 04/07/2020 16:21 (1), 06/03/2023 14:30 (4), 06/03/2023 14:31 (13)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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