IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1.x Authorization improper authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1.x. This affects an unknown part of the component Authorization. The manipulation leads to improper authentication. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2007-3263. No exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1.x (Application Server Software) and classified as problematic. This issue affects an unknown functionality of the component Authorization. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. Impacted is confidentiality, and integrity. The summary by CVE is:

Unspecified vulnerability in the Default Messaging Component in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 6.1.0.7 and earlier has unknown impact and attack vectors, related to "incorrect authorization on a remote interface to the SDO repository."

The bug was discovered 06/15/2007. The weakness was disclosed 06/18/2007 with IBM (Website). The advisory is shared at www-1.ibm.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2007-3263 since 06/19/2007. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $25k-$100k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 45420 (IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1 < 6.1.0.7 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Web Servers and running in the context r. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 87049 (IBM Websphere Application Server Default Messaging Component Security Bypass (PK43169)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at www-1.ibm.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (34901), Tenable (45420), SecurityFocus (BID 24505†), OSVDB (41613†) and Secunia (SA25704†). The entries VDB-2699, VDB-2701, VDB-2700 and VDB-3072 are pretty similar. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Base Score: 6.5
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Class: Improper authentication
CWE: CWE-287
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Physical: No
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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Nessus ID: 45420
Nessus Name: IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1 < 6.1.0.7 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: www-1.ibm.com

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12/18/2006 🔍
04/05/2007 +108 days 🔍
06/15/2007 +71 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: www-1.ibm.com
Organization: IBM
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2007-3263 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2007-3263
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-3137
X-Force: 34901 - IBM Websphere Application Server Default Messaging Component security bypass, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 24505 - IBM WebSphere Application Server Unspecified Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 25704 - IBM WebSphere Application Server Multiple Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 41613 - IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) Default Messaging Component Unspecified Issue
Vulnerability Center: 20463 - IBM WebSphere Application Server 6-6.1.0.7 Default Messaging Component Unspecified Vulnerability, Critical
Vupen: ADV-2007-2234

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/02/2007 18:22
Updated: 06/08/2025 05:39
Changes: 07/02/2007 18:22 (87), 08/23/2019 16:49 (2), 06/08/2025 05:39 (18)
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Cache ID: 216:D3B:103

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