IBM Websphere Caching Proxy Server up to 3.6/4.0.1.26 HTTP GET Request cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in IBM Websphere Caching Proxy Server up to 3.6/4.0.1.26. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component HTTP GET Request Handler. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2002-1167. The attack can be initiated remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM Websphere Caching Proxy Server up to 3.6/4.0.1.26 (Application Server Software) and classified as problematic. This issue affects an unknown code of the component HTTP GET Request Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-80. The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special characters such as "<", ">", and "&" that could be interpreted as web-scripting elements when they are sent to a downstream component that processes web pages. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in IBM Web Traffic Express Caching Proxy Server 3.6 and 4.x before 4.0.1.26 allows remote attackers to execute script as other users via an HTTP GET request.

The weakness was released 11/04/2002 (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2002-1167. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059.007 for this issue.

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 $5k-$25k. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 10895 (IBM WebSphere Edge Server Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (10453), Exploit-DB (21947), SecurityFocus (BID 6000†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-4575†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-19123 and VDB-19122. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-80 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: Upgrade
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07/30/2014 +3692 days 🔍
03/15/2025 +3881 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2002-1167 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-1167
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-19121
X-Force: 10453 - IBM Web Traffic Express (WTE) HTML tag cross-site scripting
SecurityFocus: 6000 - IBM Websphere Edge Server Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 4575 - XSS in IBM WebTraffic Caching Proxy Server 3.6, 4.0 Allows Execution of Script via Get Request, Medium

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

Created: 07/30/2014 18:12
Updated: 03/15/2025 03:49
Changes: 07/30/2014 18:12 (60), 05/22/2019 12:05 (3), 03/15/2025 03:49 (27)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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