VDB-92169 · CVE-2016-3040 · BID 92986

IBM WebSphere Application Server redirect

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM WebSphere Application Server. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. Performing a manipulation results in redirect. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2016-3040. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in IBM WebSphere Application Server (Application Server Software) (version unknown). This affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a redirect vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-601. A web application accepts a user-controlled input that specifies a link to an external site, and uses that link in a Redirect. This simplifies phishing attacks. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) Liberty, as used in IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager (ISPIM) Virtual Appliance 2.x before 2.0.2 FP8, allows remote authenticated users to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via unspecified vectors.

The weakness was shared 09/26/2016 (Website). The advisory is shared at www-01.ibm.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2016-3040 since 03/09/2016. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The successful exploitation requires a authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1204.001 for this issue.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 92986†). The entries VDB-92182, VDB-92183, VDB-92184 and VDB-92185 are related to this item. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Redirect
CWE: CWE-601
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Upgrade
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03/09/2016 🔍
09/12/2016 +187 days 🔍
09/26/2016 +14 days 🔍
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09/27/2016 +1 days 🔍
04/26/2019 +941 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: www-01.ibm.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-3040 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-3040
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-92169
SecurityFocus: 92986 - IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty CVE-2016-3040 Open Redirect Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 09/27/2016 10:44
Updated: 04/26/2019 14:37
Changes: 09/27/2016 10:44 (49), 04/26/2019 14:37 (13)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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