IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1.x WebContainer Expect Header cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1.x. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component WebContainer. Performing a manipulation as part of Expect Header results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2007-5944. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. Furthermore, an exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1.x (Application Server Software). This affects an unknown function of the component WebContainer. The manipulation as part of a Expect Header leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Servlet Engine / Web Container in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 5.1.1.4 through 5.1.1.16 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Expect HTTP header. NOTE: this might be the same issue as CVE-2006-3918, but there are insufficient details to be sure.

The bug was discovered 10/25/2007. The weakness was published 11/15/2007 (Website). The advisory is shared at www-1.ibm.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2007-5944 since 11/13/2007. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for 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 shared for download at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 22254 (Web Server Expect Header XSS), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CGI abuses : XSS and running in the context r. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 87044 (IBM Websphere Application Server Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability (PK51068)).

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.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (38488), Exploit-DB (30768), Tenable (22254), SecurityFocus (BID 26457†) and OSVDB (38700†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Nessus ID: 22254
Nessus Name: Web Server Expect Header XSS
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: www-1.ibm.com
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: www-1.ibm.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2007-5944 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2007-5944
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-3465
X-Force: 38488
SecurityFocus: 26457 - IBM WebSphere Application Server WebContainer HTTP Request Header Security Weakness
Secunia: 27674
OSVDB: 38700 - IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) WebContainer Expect HTTP Header XSS
SecurityTracker: 1018963
Vulnerability Center: 16826 - IBM WebSphere Application Server Servlet Engine/ Web Container Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability, Medium
Vupen: ADV-2007-3680

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

Entryinfo

Created: 12/03/2007 13:49
Updated: 06/02/2025 04:05
Changes: 12/03/2007 13:49 (82), 07/30/2019 11:47 (9), 02/03/2025 22:38 (16), 06/02/2025 04:05 (2)
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