VDB-131901 · CVE-2018-1836 · XFDB 150661

IBM WebSphere MQ up to 9.1.0.1 Web UI cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM WebSphere MQ up to 9.1.0.1. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Web UI. Performing a manipulation results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2018-1836. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM WebSphere MQ up to 9.1.0.1 (Application Server Software). It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown function of the component Web UI. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on integrity. The summary by CVE is:

IBM WebSphere MQ 9.0.2, 9.0.3, 9.0.4, 9.0.5, 9.1.0.0, and 9.1.0.1 console 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: 150661.

The bug was discovered 03/14/2019. The weakness was released 03/21/2019 (Website). The advisory is shared at exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2018-1836 since 12/13/2017. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The successful exploitation requires a authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 08/03/2023). MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059.007 for this issue.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 7 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 371698 (IBM WebSphere MQ Inadequate Input Validation Vulnerability(ibm10734457)).

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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Productinfo

Type

Application Server Software

Vendor

Name

WebSphere MQ

Version

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.ibm.com/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.8

VulDB Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Temp Score: 3.5
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Exploitinginfo

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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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

12/13/2017 🔍
03/14/2019 +456 days 🔍
03/21/2019 +7 days 🔍
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08/03/2023 +1596 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2018-1836 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-1836
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-131901
X-Force: 150661
SecurityFocus: 107530

Entryinfo

Created: 03/21/2019 22:37
Updated: 08/03/2023 11:19
Changes: 03/21/2019 22:37 (59), 05/17/2020 18:09 (1), 08/03/2023 11:12 (4), 08/03/2023 11:19 (12)
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