IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 7.0.0.0 Access Restriction portletServingEnabled access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 7.0.0.0 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Access Restriction. Such manipulation of the argument portletServingEnabled leads to access control. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2009-2092. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 7.0.0.0 (Application Server Software) and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown code of the component Access Restriction. The manipulation of the argument portletServingEnabled with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 7.0 before 7.0.0.5 does not properly read the portletServingEnabled parameter in ibm-portlet-ext.xmi, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via unknown vectors.

The weakness was shared 08/13/2009 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at www-01.ibm.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2009-2092. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 40823 (IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0 < Fix Pack 5), 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 86853 (IBM WebSphere Application Server Multiple Vulnerabilities).

Upgrading to version 7.0.0.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (52375), Tenable (40823), SecurityFocus (BID 36155†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-23311†). The entries VDB-46586, VDB-46463, VDB-45365 and VDB-45363 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.0

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 40823
Nessus Name: IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0 < Fix Pack 5
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: WebSphere Application Server 7.0.0.1

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: www-01.ibm.com
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CVE: CVE-2009-2092 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-2092
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-49424
X-Force: 52375
SecurityFocus: 36155 - IBM WebSphere Application Server 'ibm-portlet-ext.xmi' Security Bypass Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 23311 - IBM WebSphere Application Server ibm-portlet 7.0 - 7.0.0.4 Remote Security Bypass Vulnerability, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/18/2015 15:15
Updated: 08/20/2021 07:16
Changes: 03/18/2015 15:15 (58), 02/13/2017 10:28 (9), 08/20/2021 07:04 (4), 08/20/2021 07:16 (1)
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