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

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0/8.0/8.5/9.0. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Web UI. Executing a manipulation can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2019-4270. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0/8.0/8.5/9.0 (Application Server Software). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component Web UI. 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 Admin 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: 160203.

The weakness was presented 09/17/2019 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2019-4270 since 01/03/2019. The attack can be initiated remotely. A single authentication is necessary for exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 12/26/2023). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

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

See VDB-141932, VDB-141931, VDB-141929 and VDB-141927 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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

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

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Timelineinfo

01/03/2019 🔍
09/17/2019 +257 days 🔍
09/18/2019 +1 days 🔍
12/26/2023 +1560 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2019-4270 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-4270
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-141928
X-Force: 160203

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Entryinfo

Created: 09/18/2019 11:18
Updated: 12/26/2023 09:35
Changes: 09/18/2019 11:18 (39), 08/28/2020 20:52 (18), 12/26/2023 09:32 (3), 12/26/2023 09:35 (12)
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