IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 9.0.0.9 XML Data xml external entity reference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 9.0.0.9. This affects an unknown part of the component XML Data Handler. This manipulation causes xml external entity reference. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2018-1905. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 9.0.0.9 (Application Server Software) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality of the component XML Data Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a xml external entity reference vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-611. The product processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0.0.0 through 9.0.0.9 is vulnerable to a XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources. IBM X-Force ID: 152534.

The bug was discovered 11/20/2018. The weakness was shared 11/26/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared at exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2018-1905 since 12/13/2017. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. A single authentication is required for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 119680 (IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0.0.x < 9.0.0.10 XML External Entity Injection (XXE) Vulnerability (CVE-2018-1905)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Web Servers and running in the context r. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 371334 (IBM WebSphere Application Server (XXE) Injection Vulnerability (ibm10738721)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (119680) and SecurityFocus (BID 106030†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Xml external entity reference
CWE: CWE-611 / CWE-610
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Nessus ID: 119680
Nessus Name: IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0.0.x < 9.0.0.10 XML External Entity Injection (XXE) Vulnerability (CVE-2018-1905)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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12/13/2017 🔍
11/20/2018 +342 days 🔍
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11/26/2018 +6 days 🔍
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11/27/2018 +1 days 🔍
12/14/2018 +17 days 🔍
06/11/2023 +1640 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2018-1905 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-1905
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-127129
X-Force: 152534
SecurityFocus: 106030 - IBM WebSphere Application Server XML External Entity Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 11/27/2018 08:01
Updated: 06/11/2023 14:20
Changes: 11/27/2018 08:01 (69), 04/14/2020 21:14 (5), 06/11/2023 14:17 (4), 06/11/2023 14:20 (13)
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