IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 7.0.0.20 on z/OS WS-Security Policy cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 7.0.0.20 on z/OS. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component WS-Security Policy. Such manipulation leads to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2011-5065. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

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A vulnerability was found in IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 7.0.0.20 on z/OS (Application Server Software) and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown function of the component WS-Security Policy. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is integrity. CVE summarizes:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 6.1 before 6.1.0.41 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors related to web messaging.

The weakness was published 01/12/2012 as confirmed posting (IBM Knowledge Base). The advisory is available at ibm.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2011-5065 since 01/14/2012. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1059.007 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

It is declared as highly functional. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. By approaching the search of allinurl:wps/portal/ login it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 57607 (IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1 < 6.1.0.41 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 87107 (IBM WebSphere Application Server Web Messaging Cross-Site Scripting (PM49872)).

Upgrading to version 7.0.0.21 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (72336), Tenable (57607), SecurityFocus (BID 51559†), OSVDB (78290†) and Secunia (SA47569†). Similar entries are available at VDB-4551, VDB-46581, VDB-46460 and VDB-46459. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Nessus ID: 57607
Nessus Name: IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1 < 6.1.0.41 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 802412
OpenVAS Name: IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) Multiple Vulnerabilities - (Jan2012)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: WebSphere Application Server 7.0.0.21

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Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
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CVE: CVE-2011-5065 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2011-5065
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-4550
X-Force: 72336 - IBM WebSphere Application Server web messaging cross-site scripting
SecurityFocus: 51559
Secunia: 47569 - IBM WebSphere Application Server Two Vulnerabilities, Less Critical
OSVDB: 78290
SecurityTracker: 1026521

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Created: 01/21/2012 01:00
Updated: 04/22/2025 21:54
Changes: 01/21/2012 01:00 (75), 04/24/2018 09:16 (7), 01/05/2025 16:00 (18), 04/22/2025 21:54 (2)
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