IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 6.1.0.10 improper authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 6.1.0.10. This affects an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper authentication. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2009-2088. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 6.1.0.10 (Application Server Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The Servlet Engine/Web Container component in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 6.1 before 6.1.0.25 and 7.0 before 7.0.0.5, when SPNEGO Single Sign-on (SSO) and disableSecurityPreInvokeOnFilters are configured, allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via a request for a "secure URL," related to a certain invokefilterscompatibility property.

The weakness was published 08/13/2009 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at www-01.ibm.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2009-2088. The exploitation appears to be easy. 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 vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 39450 (IBM WebSphere Application Server < 6.1.0.25 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 87012 (IBM WebSphere Application Server Single Sign-On with SPNEGO Security Bypass (PK77465)).

Upgrading to version 6.1.0.11 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (52079), Tenable (39450), SecurityFocus (BID 36158†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-23310†). Similar entries are available at VDB-46586, VDB-46463, VDB-45365 and VDB-45363. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Improper authentication
CWE: CWE-287
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Nessus ID: 39450
Nessus Name: IBM WebSphere Application Server < 6.1.0.25 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: WebSphere Application Server 6.1.0.11

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06/16/2009 🔍
07/27/2009 +41 days 🔍
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08/13/2009 +17 days 🔍
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03/18/2015 +2029 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: www-01.ibm.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2009-2088 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-2088
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-49420
X-Force: 52079
SecurityFocus: 36158 - IBM WebSphere Application Server Single Sign On Security Bypass Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 23310 - IBM Websphere Application Server SSO Remote Security Bypass Vulnerability via \, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/18/2015 15:15
Updated: 04/07/2025 08:27
Changes: 03/18/2015 15:15 (55), 02/13/2017 10:27 (8), 08/14/2021 04:50 (4), 08/14/2021 05:04 (1), 04/07/2025 08:27 (18)
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