VDB-88824 · CVE-2016-2945 · BID 91517

IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5.5.8/8.5.5.9 API Discovery access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5.5.8/8.5.5.9. Affected is an unknown function of the component API Discovery. The manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2016-2945. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5.5.8/8.5.5.9 (Application Server Software). Affected is an unknown functionality of the component API Discovery. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-264. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The API Discovery implementation in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 8.5.5.8 through 8.5.5.9 Liberty before Liberty Fix Pack 16.0.0.2 allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges via an external reference in a Swagger document.

The weakness was shared 07/08/2016 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at www-01.ibm.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2016-2945 since 03/09/2016. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The successful exploitation needs a authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 91517†). The entry VDB-88823 is related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Remote: Yes

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OpenVAS ID: 867526
OpenVAS Name: IBM Websphere Application Server Multiple Vulnerabilities-01 July16
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Recommended: Patch
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03/09/2016 🔍
06/30/2016 +113 days 🔍
07/07/2016 +7 days 🔍
07/08/2016 +1 days 🔍
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02/18/2019 +955 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: www-01.ibm.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-2945 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-2945
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-88824
SecurityFocus: 91517 - WebSphere Application Server Liberty Profile Remote Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/08/2016 09:51
Updated: 02/18/2019 14:21
Changes: 07/08/2016 09:51 (55), 02/18/2019 14:21 (13)
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