IBM Websphere Application Server Samples component cross-site scripting
| websphere-samples-xss (34905) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
IBM Websphere Application Server is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input by the Samples component. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using an unspecified parameter in a specially-crafted URL to execute script in a victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site, once the URL is clicked. An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the victim's cookie-based authentication credentials.
Platforms Affected:
- IBM, i5/OS
- IBM, WebSphere Application Server 6.1.0.7 and prior
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of IBM WebSphere Application Server (Fix Pack 9 (6.1.0.9) or later), available from the IBM Support & downloads Web site. See References.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- IBM Support Web site, Fix list for IBM WebSphere Application Server version 6.1 at http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27007951.
- BID-24505: IBM WebSphere Application Server Unspecified Vulnerabilities
- CVE-2007-3265: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Samples component in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 6.1.0.7 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
- FrSIRT/ADV-2007-2234: IBM WebSphere Application Server Security Bypass and Information Disclosure Issues
Reported:
Jun 15, 2007
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