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

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0/8.0/8.5/9.0. This impacts an unknown function of the component SIBMsgMigration Utility. Executing a manipulation can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2018-1798. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0/8.0/8.5/9.0 (Application Server Software) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component SIBMsgMigration Utility. 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.

The bug was discovered 11/08/2018. The weakness was disclosed 11/08/2018 as 0730703 as confirmed security bulletin (Website). The advisory is shared for download at www-01.ibm.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-1798 since 12/13/2017. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 371316 (IBM WebSphere Application Server using SIBMsgMigration Utility Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability (ibm10730703)).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at SecurityFocus (BID 105945†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1042053†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: 0730703
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2018-1798 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-1798
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-126652
X-Force: 149428
SecurityFocus: 105945 - IBM WebSphere Application Server CVE-2018-1798 Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1042053

Entryinfo

Created: 11/12/2018 08:17
Updated: 06/05/2023 14:48
Changes: 11/12/2018 08:17 (76), 04/11/2020 16:24 (5), 06/05/2023 14:45 (5), 06/05/2023 14:48 (13)
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