IBM Control Center up to 6.3.1 Header Host http headers for scripting syntax

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in IBM Control Center up to 6.3.1. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Header Handler. The manipulation of the argument Host results in improper neutralization of http headers for scripting syntax. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2023-35894. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in IBM Control Center up to 6.3.1. Affected is an unknown part of the component Header Handler. The manipulation of the argument Host with an unknown input leads to a improper neutralization of http headers for scripting syntax vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-644. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes web scripting syntax in HTTP headers that can be used by web browser components that can process raw headers, such as Flash. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

IBM Control Center 6.2.1 through 6.3.1 is vulnerable to HTTP header injection, caused by improper validation of input by the HOST headers. This could allow an attacker to conduct various attacks against the vulnerable system, including cross-site scripting, cache poisoning or session hijacking.

The advisory is shared for download at ibm.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2023-35894 since 06/20/2023. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 03/07/2025).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

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Class: Improper neutralization of http headers for scripting syntax
CWE: CWE-644
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-35894 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-35894
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-298980

Entryinfo

Created: 03/07/2025 18:15
Changes: 03/07/2025 18:15 (64)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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