IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5/9.0 server-side request forgery

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5/9.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. This manipulation causes server-side request forgery. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-27907. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5/9.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a server-side request forgery vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-918. The web server receives a URL or similar request from an upstream component and retrieves the contents of this URL, but it does not sufficiently ensure that the request is being sent to the expected destination. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5 and 9.0 is vulnerable to server-side request forgery (SSRF). This may allow an authenticated attacker to send unauthorized requests from the system, potentially leading to network enumeration or facilitating other attacks.

It is possible to read the advisory at ibm.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-27907 since 03/10/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation needs additional levels of successful authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 09/02/2025).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 234802 (IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5.x < 8.5.5.28 / 9.x < 9.0.5.24 (7231514)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (234802), EUVD (EUVD-2025-12278) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-0866). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • IBM Business Automation Workflow
  • IBM WebSphere Service Registry and Repository
  • IBM Tivoli Monitoring
  • IBM Tivoli Network Manager
  • HCL Commerce
  • IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager
  • IBM Rational ClearQuest
  • IBM WebSphere Application Server

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.1

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Server-side request forgery
CWE: CWE-918
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 234802
Nessus Name: IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5.x < 8.5.5.28 / 9.x < 9.0.5.24 (7231514)

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

03/10/2025 🔍
04/22/2025 +42 days 🔍
04/22/2025 +0 days 🔍
09/02/2025 +132 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-27907 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-27907
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-305911
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CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-0866 - IBM WebSphere Application Server: Schwachstelle erm&ouml;glicht Umgehen von Sicherheitsvorkehrungen

Entryinfo

Created: 04/22/2025 20:48
Updated: 09/02/2025 00:33
Changes: 04/22/2025 20:48 (63), 04/24/2025 21:51 (2), 07/18/2025 23:00 (12), 08/06/2025 17:29 (7), 09/02/2025 00:33 (1)
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