VDB-79408 · CVE-2015-4998 · BID 78610

IBM WebSphere Portal 6.1/7.0/8.0/8.5 cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in IBM WebSphere Portal 6.1/7.0/8.0/8.5. Affected is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2015-4998. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in IBM WebSphere Portal 6.1/7.0/8.0/8.5 (Application Server Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect integrity.

The weakness was presented 11/27/2015 as swg21970176 / 1970176 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at www-304.ibm.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2015-4998 since 06/24/2015. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

Applying the patch PI47516/PI47712/PI49540/PI50844 is able to eliminate this problem. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at SecurityFocus (BID 78610†), SecurityTracker (ID 1034284†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-54856†). See VDB-79406, VDB-79407 and VDB-79409 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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OpenVAS ID: 100565
OpenVAS Name: IBM WebSphere Portal Multiple XSS Vulnerabilities
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Patch: PI47516/PI47712/PI49540/PI50844

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06/24/2015 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: swg21970176 / 1970176
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2015-4998 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-4998
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-79408
SecurityFocus: 78610 - IBM WebSphere Portal CVE-2015-4998 Unspecified Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1034284
Vulnerability Center: 54856 - IBM WebSphere Portal Server Remote XSS Vulnerability - CVE-2015-4998, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 12/04/2015 09:41
Updated: 06/28/2022 14:12
Changes: 12/04/2015 09:41 (57), 05/11/2018 13:11 (14), 06/28/2022 14:08 (3), 06/28/2022 14:12 (11)
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