IBM WebSphere Application Server trusting http permission methods on the server side

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in IBM WebSphere Application Server and WebSphere Application Server Liberty. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. Executing a manipulation can lead to trusting http permission methods on the server side. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2024-56339. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in IBM WebSphere Application Server and WebSphere Application Server Liberty (version unknown) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a trusting http permission methods on the server side vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-650. The server contains a protection mechanism that assumes that any URI that is accessed using HTTP GET will not cause a state change to the associated resource. This might allow attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and conduct resource modification and deletion attacks, since some applications allow GET to modify state. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0 and WebSphere Application Server Liberty 17.0.0.3 through 25.0.0.7 could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions caused by a failure to honor security configuration.

The advisory is shared for download at ibm.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-56339 since 12/20/2024. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 12/22/2025).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-1591). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

  • IBM InfoSphere Information Server
  • IBM SPSS
  • HCL Commerce
  • IBM Rational ClearCase
  • IBM Business Automation Workflow
  • IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager
  • IBM TXSeries
  • IBM MQ
  • IBM Rational ClearQuest
  • IBM WebSphere Application Server
  • IBM DevOps Code ClearCase
  • IBM Spectrum Protect
  • IBM Security Verify Access
  • HCL AppScan Enterprise

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.9

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VulDB Temp Score: 3.6
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CNA Base Score: 3.7
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Trusting http permission methods on the server side
CWE: CWE-650
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

12/20/2024 CVE reserved
08/07/2025 +229 days Advisory disclosed
08/07/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
12/22/2025 +137 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-56339 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-56339
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-319144
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-1591 - IBM WebSphere Application Server: Schwachstelle ermöglicht Offenlegung von Informationen

Entryinfo

Created: 08/07/2025 18:28
Updated: 12/22/2025 19:12
Changes: 08/07/2025 18:28 (61), 08/08/2025 16:16 (7), 08/14/2025 23:34 (12), 12/22/2025 19:12 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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