IBM WebSphere Portal 6.1.0/7.0/8.0 JSP Include URL input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in IBM WebSphere Portal 6.1.0/7.0/8.0. The affected element is an unknown function of the component JSP Include Handler. The manipulation as part of URL results in input validation. This vulnerability was named CVE-2014-0954. There is no available exploit. A patch should be applied to remediate this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in IBM WebSphere Portal 6.1.0/7.0/8.0 (Application Server Software). Affected is an unknown part of the component JSP Include Handler. The manipulation as part of a URL leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

IBM WebSphere Portal 6.1.0 through 6.1.0.6 CF27, 6.1.5 through 6.1.5.3 CF27, 7.0 through 7.0.0.2 CF28, and 8.0 before 8.0.0.1 CF12 does not validate JSP includes, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information, bypass intended request-dispatcher access restrictions, or cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted URL.

The weakness was presented 05/13/2014 with IBM as swg21672572 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is available at www-01.ibm.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2014-0954 since 01/06/2014. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 74160 (IBM WebSphere Portal Web Content Viewer Portlet Privilege Escalation (PI15723)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CGI abuses.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at ibm.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (92627), Tenable (74160), SecurityFocus (BID 67421†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-44774†). See VDB-13335, VDB-13336, VDB-13337 and VDB-13339 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Status: Unproven

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Nessus ID: 74160
Nessus Name: IBM WebSphere Portal Web Content Viewer Portlet Privilege Escalation (PI15723)
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Patch: ibm.com

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Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: swg21672572
Organization: IBM
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-0954 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-0954
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-13338

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X-Force: 92627 - IBM WebSphere Portal information disclosure and denial of service, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 67421 - IBM WebSphere Portal CVE-2014-0954 Unspecified Security Bypass Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 44774 - IBM WebSphere Portal Remote Host Privilege Vulnerability via a Crafted URL, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 05/23/2014 12:31
Updated: 06/20/2021 11:37
Changes: 05/23/2014 12:31 (48), 05/29/2017 12:09 (31), 06/20/2021 11:37 (3)
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