IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0/8.0/8.5/9.0 XML Data xml external entity reference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0/8.0/8.5/9.0. This impacts an unknown function of the component XML Data Handler. This manipulation causes xml external entity reference. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2020-4949. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0/8.0/8.5/9.0 (Application Server Software) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing 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 weakness was disclosed 01/27/2021. It is possible to read the advisory at ibm.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2020-4949. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 02/20/2021).

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

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (192025). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Xml external entity reference
CWE: CWE-611 / CWE-610
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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12/30/2019 🔍
01/27/2021 +394 days 🔍
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02/20/2021 +24 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2020-4949 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-4949
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-168727
X-Force: 192025

Entryinfo

Created: 01/27/2021 10:00
Updated: 02/20/2021 09:04
Changes: 01/27/2021 10:00 (38), 02/20/2021 09:00 (3), 02/20/2021 09:04 (19)
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