IBM Websphere Application Server Samples component cross-site scripting

websphere-samples-xss (34905) The risk level is classified as LowLow 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, WebSphere Application Server 6.1.0.0
  • IBM, WebSphere Application Server 6.1.0.1
  • IBM, WebSphere Application Server 6.1.0.2
  • IBM, WebSphere Application Server 6.1.0.3
  • IBM, WebSphere Application Server 6.1.0.4
  • IBM, WebSphere Application Server 6.1.0.5
  • IBM, WebSphere Application Server 6.1.0.6
  • IBM, WebSphere Application Server 6.1.0.7

Remedy:

For WebSphere Application Server 6.1.0:
Apply the latest Fix Pack (6.1.0.9 or later) or APAR PK40213. See References.

Consequences:

Gain Access

References:

  • IBM Support & downloads, 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.
  • VUPEN/ADV-2007-2234: IBM WebSphere Application Server Security Bypass and Information Disclosure Issues

Reported:

Jun 15, 2007

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