IBM WebSphere Portal 6.1/6.1.5/7.0.0.2/8.0.0.1/8.5 cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in IBM WebSphere Portal 6.1/6.1.5/7.0.0.2/8.0.0.1/8.5. This impacts an unknown function. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2015-1908. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM WebSphere Portal 6.1/6.1.5/7.0.0.2/8.0.0.1/8.5 (Application Server Software). It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is integrity.

The weakness was published 04/22/2015 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at www-304.ibm.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2015-1908 since 02/19/2015. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1059.007 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 83872 (IBM WebSphere Portal 8.5.0 < 8.5.0 CF06 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CGI abuses.

Upgrading to version 8.5.5 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be patching the affected component.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (83872), SecurityFocus (BID 74218†), SecurityTracker (ID 1032189†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-50144†). Similar entries are available at VDB-74892, VDB-75094, VDB-75517 and VDB-76446. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Nessus ID: 83872
Nessus Name: IBM WebSphere Portal 8.5.0 < 8.5.0 CF06 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Upgrade: WebSphere Portal 8.5.5

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02/19/2015 🔍
04/14/2015 +54 days 🔍
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04/22/2015 +8 days 🔍
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05/09/2022 +2552 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: www-304.ibm.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2015-1908 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-1908
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-75095
SecurityFocus: 74218 - IBM WebSphere Portal and Web Content Manager CVE-2015-1908 Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1032189 - IBM WebSphere Portal Input Validation Flaws Permits Remote Denial of Service and Cross-Site Scripting Attacks
Vulnerability Center: 50144 - IBM WebSphere Portal 6.1.x through 8.5.x Remote XSS Vulnerability via a Crafted URL, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 04/23/2015 09:46
Updated: 05/09/2022 15:42
Changes: 04/23/2015 09:46 (65), 06/28/2017 06:39 (3), 05/09/2022 15:36 (3), 05/09/2022 15:42 (2)
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