IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 6.1.0.2 cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 6.1.0.2. This vulnerability affects unknown code. The manipulation results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2009-2742. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 6.1.0.2 (Application Server Software). Affected is an unknown part. 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 integrity. CVE summarizes:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Eclipse Help in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 6.1 before 6.1.0.27 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified input.

The weakness was published 09/21/2009 (Website). The advisory is available at www-01.ibm.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2009-2742. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. 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.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 41057 (IBM WebSphere Application Server < 6.1.0.27 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 87005 (IBM WebSphere Application Server Eclipse Help Cross-Site Scripting (PK78917)).

Upgrading to version 6.1.0.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (53342), Tenable (41057), SecurityFocus (BID 36455†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-23540†). Similar entries are available at VDB-46581, VDB-46460, VDB-46457 and VDB-50132. 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: 41057
Nessus Name: IBM WebSphere Application Server < 6.1.0.27 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: WebSphere Application Server 6.1.0.3

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08/12/2009 🔍
09/18/2009 +37 days 🔍
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03/18/2015 +2003 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: www-01.ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2009-2742 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-2742
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-50130
X-Force: 53342
SecurityFocus: 36455 - IBM WebSphere Application Server Eclipse Help Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 23540 - IBM Websphere Application Server Prior to 6.1.0.27 Remote Cross Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/18/2015 15:15
Updated: 03/30/2025 03:48
Changes: 03/18/2015 15:15 (55), 02/15/2017 09:13 (8), 08/22/2021 23:50 (3), 08/23/2021 00:05 (1), 03/30/2025 03:48 (18)
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