ibm WebSphere Application Server up to 6.0.1.11 link following

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in ibm WebSphere Application Server up to 6.0.1.11. This affects an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to link following. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2008-4284. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in ibm WebSphere Application Server up to 6.0.1.11 (Application Server Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a link following vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-59. The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Open redirect vulnerability in the ibm_security_logout servlet in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 5.1.1.19 and earlier 5.x versions, 6.0.x before 6.0.2.33, and 6.1.x before 6.1.0.23 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via the logoutExitPage feature.

The bug was discovered 01/29/2009. The weakness was published 02/10/2009 (Website). The advisory is available at www-1.ibm.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2008-4284 since 09/26/2008. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 05/25/2025).

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 12 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 36161 (IBM WebSphere Application Server < 6.1.0.23 Multiple Flaws), 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 87027 (IBM WebSphere Application Server Security Component LogoutExitPage Disclosure (PK71126)).

A possible mitigation has been published 2 months after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (47200), Tenable (36161), SecurityFocus (BID 33700†), OSVDB (53990†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-20808†). Similar entries are available at VDB-46463, VDB-46461, 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: Link following
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Nessus ID: 36161
Nessus Name: IBM WebSphere Application Server < 6.1.0.23 Multiple Flaws
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09/26/2008 🔍
01/29/2009 +125 days 🔍
02/06/2009 +8 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: www-1.ibm.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2008-4284 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-4284
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-46450
X-Force: 47200
SecurityFocus: 33700 - IBM WebSphere Application Server Multiple Vulnerabilities
OSVDB: 53990 - CVE-2008-4284 - IBM - WebSphere Application Server - Open Redirect Issue
Vulnerability Center: 20808 - IBM WebSphere Application Server logoutExitPage Feature Phishing Attacks Vulnerability, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 16:11
Updated: 05/25/2025 22:48
Changes: 03/17/2015 16:11 (69), 08/26/2019 20:45 (4), 05/25/2025 22:48 (18)
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