IBM WebSphere Application Server administrative console cross-site scripting
| websphere-admin-console-xss (49163) |  Low Risk |
Description:
WebSphere Application Server is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input by the administrative console. A remote authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability using unspecified attack vectors to inject and execute script in a victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site. An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the victim's cookie-based authentication credentials.
Note: This vulnerability does not affect newer browsers, including Internet Explorer 7.0 and Firefox 2.0 or later.IBM3
*CVSS:
| Base Score: | 3.5 |
| Access Vector: | Network |
| Access Complexity: | Medium |
| Authentication: | Single |
| Confidentiality Impact: | None |
| Integrity Impact: | Partial |
| Availability Impact: | None |
| Temporal Score: | 3 |
| Exploitability: | High |
| Remediation Level: | Official-Fix |
| Report Confidence: | Confirmed |
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
For WebSphere Application Server 6.1:
Apply the latest Fix Pack (6.1.0.23 or later) or APAR PK77505. See References.
For WebSphere Application Server 7.0:
Apply the latest Fix Pack (7.0.0.3 or later) or APAR PK77505. See References.
References:
- IBM Support & downloads: PK81212: SHIP APAR FIXES FOR H28W610 FIX PACK 6.1.0.23..
- IBM Support & downloads: Fix list for IBM WebSphere Application Server version 7.0.
- IBM Support & downloads: Fix list for IBM WebSphere Application Server version 6.1.
- IBM Support & downloads: PK82988: SHIP APAR FIXES FOR H28W700 FIX PACK 7.0.0.3..
- BID-34001: IBM WebSphere Application Server Administrative Console Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
- BID-34259: IBM WebSphere Application Server for z/OS Multiple Vulnerabilities
- CVE-2009-0855: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the administrative console in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 6.1 before 6.1.0.23 on z/OS allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
- SA34131: IBM WebSphere Application Server for z/OS Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
- SA34461: IBM WebSphere Application Server Multiple Vulnerabilities
- VUPEN/ADV-2009-0607: IBM WebSphere Application Server Cross Site Scripting Vulnerabilities
- VUPEN/ADV-2009-0854: IBM WebSphere Application Server Insecure Permissions Vulnerability
Platforms Affected:
- IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1
- IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0
- IBM WebSphere Application Server for z/OS 6.1
- IBM WebSphere Application Server for z/OS 7.0
Reported:
Feb 26, 2009
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