IBM WebSphere Application Server 2.0/3.0/3.0.2.1 Invoker Servlet /servlet/file privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in IBM WebSphere Application Server 2.0/3.0/3.0.2.1. The affected element is an unknown function of the file /servlet/file of the component Invoker Servlet. The manipulation leads to privileges management. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2000-0652. Additionally, an exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM WebSphere Application Server 2.0/3.0/3.0.2.1 (Application Server Software) and classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /servlet/file of the component Invoker Servlet. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. Impacted is confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

IBM WebSphere allows remote attackers to read source code for executable web files by directly calling the default InvokerServlet using a URL which contains the "/servlet/file" string.

The weakness was released 07/24/2000 with Foundstone as not defined posting (Bugtraq). It is possible to read the advisory at archives.neohapsis.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2000-0652. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details as well as a public exploit are known. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The exploit is available at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $25k-$100k. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 86176 (IBM WebSphere Showcode Vulnerability).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (5012), Exploit-DB (20097), SecurityFocus (BID 1500†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-3405†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: archives.neohapsis.com
Organization: Foundstone
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2000-0652 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-0652
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15791
X-Force: 5012 - IBM Websphere could allow an attacker to view source code
SecurityFocus: 1500 - IBM WebSphere Showcode Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 3405 - IBM WebSphere Source Code Disclosure via the InvokerServlet Using a URL Containing \, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 06/25/2014 15:48
Updated: 10/13/2025 04:26
Changes: 06/25/2014 15:48 (42), 05/19/2019 09:53 (22), 12/29/2024 12:55 (27), 10/13/2025 04:26 (2)
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