IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 7.0.0.20 on z/OS Web Messaging cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 7.0.0.20 on z/OS. This affects an unknown function of the component Web Messaging. Performing a manipulation results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2011-5065. The attack can be initiated remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

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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). It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown functionality of the component Web Messaging. The manipulation with an unknown input 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 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 released 01/12/2012 as confirmed posting (IBM Knowledge Base). It is possible to read the advisory at ibm.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2011-5065 since 01/14/2012. The exploitability is told to be easy. 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 private exploit is available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1059.007 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $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. 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 (78291†) and Secunia (SA47569†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-4550, VDB-46581, VDB-46460 and VDB-46459. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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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
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2011-5065 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2011-5065
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-4551
X-Force: 72336
SecurityFocus: 51559 - IBM WebSphere Application Server Prior to 6.1.0.41 Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
Secunia: 47569 - IBM WebSphere Application Server Two Vulnerabilities, Less Critical
OSVDB: 78291
SecurityTracker: 1026522 - IBM WebSphere Application Server for z/OS Input Validation Flaw in Web Messaging Permits Cross-Site Scripting Attacks
Vulnerability Center: 34275 - IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) Before 6.1.0.41 Unspecified XSS Vulnerability, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Created: 01/21/2012 01:00
Updated: 01/05/2025 16:00
Changes: 01/21/2012 01:00 (72), 04/09/2017 13:32 (14), 03/20/2021 14:30 (3), 01/05/2025 16:00 (17)
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