IBM WebSphere Application Server cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in IBM WebSphere Application Server. This affects an unknown part. Executing a manipulation can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2016-8934. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

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A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in IBM WebSphere Application Server (Application Server Software) (unknown version). This vulnerability affects an unknown code block. 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. CVE summarizes:

IBM WebSphere Application Server is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.

The bug was discovered 12/16/2016. The weakness was disclosed 02/01/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at ibm.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-8934 since 10/25/2016. The attack can be initiated remotely. The requirement for exploitation is a single authentication. 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.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 47 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 97355 (IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0 < 7.0.0.43 / 8.0 < 8.0.0.14 / 8.5 < 8.5.5.12 / 9.0 < 9.0.0.3 Admin Console Multiple XSS), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Web Servers and running in the context r. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 370473 (IBM WebSphere Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability (swg21992315)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 2 weeks after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (97355) and SecurityFocus (BID 95154†). The entry VDB-96829 is pretty similar. 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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Nessus ID: 97355
Nessus Name: IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0 < 7.0.0.43 / 8.0 < 8.0.0.14 / 8.5 < 8.5.5.12 / 9.0 < 9.0.0.3 Admin Console Multiple XSS
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10/25/2016 🔍
12/16/2016 +52 days 🔍
12/30/2016 +14 days 🔍
02/01/2017 +33 days 🔍
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02/09/2017 +7 days 🔍
02/23/2017 +14 days 🔍
08/09/2020 +1263 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
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CVE: CVE-2016-8934 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-8934
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-96472
SecurityFocus: 95154 - IBM WebSphere Application Server CVE-2016-8934 Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2016-8934 - IBM - WebSphere Application Server - Cross-Site Scripting Issue

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Created: 02/02/2017 11:57
Updated: 08/09/2020 22:02
Changes: 02/02/2017 11:57 (68), 08/09/2020 22:02 (8)
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