IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 8.5.0.1 cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 8.5.0.1. The affected element is an unknown function. The manipulation results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2013-0542. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Furthermore, an exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

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A vulnerability was found in IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 8.5.0.1 (Application Server Software). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown functionality. 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 the Administrative console in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 6.1 before 6.1.0.47, 7.0 before 7.0.0.29, 8.0 before 8.0.0.6, and 8.5 before 8.5.0.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via crafted field values.

The weakness was published 04/15/2013 by Craig Young with nCircle as swg1PM81846 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at www-01.ibm.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2013-0542 since 12/16/2012. 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. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

It is declared as highly functional. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 70022 (IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1 < Fix Pack 47 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 123973 (IBM WebSphere Application Server Prior to 6.1.0.47 Multiple Vulnerabilities (swg21647522)).

Upgrading to version 8.5.0.2 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (82697), Tenable (70022), SecurityFocus (BID 59248†), OSVDB (92712†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-41346†). Similar entries are available at VDB-6545, VDB-6953, VDB-7457 and VDB-7458. 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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Status: Highly functional

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Nessus ID: 70022
Nessus Name: IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1 < Fix Pack 47 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: WebSphere Application Server 8.5.0.2

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: swg1PM81846
Researcher: Craig Young
Organization: nCircle
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2013-0542 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-0542
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-8520
X-Force: 82697 - IBM WebSphere Application Server cross-site scripting, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 59248 - IBM WebSphere Application Server CVE-2013-0542 Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
OSVDB: 92712
Vulnerability Center: 41346 - IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1, 7.0, 8.0 and 8.5 Remote XSS Vulnerability - CVE-2013-0542, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 04/26/2013 10:10
Updated: 05/10/2021 09:19
Changes: 04/26/2013 10:10 (77), 05/10/2017 10:28 (2), 05/10/2021 09:19 (3)
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Committer: olku
Cache ID: 216::103

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