IBM WebSphere Application Server Administration Console cross-site request forgery
| was-adminconsole-csrf (54227) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
IBM WebSphere Application Server is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input by the Administration Console. By persuading an authenticated user to visit a malicious Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to perform cross-site scripting attacks, Web cache poisoning, and other malicious activities.IBM3
*CVSS:
| Base Score: | 4.3 |
| Access Vector: | Network |
| Access Complexity: | Medium |
| Authentication: | None |
| Confidentiality Impact: | None |
| Integrity Impact: | Partial |
| Availability Impact: | None |
| Temporal Score: | 3.7 |
| Exploitability: | High |
| Remediation Level: | Official-Fix |
| Report Confidence: | Confirmed |
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
For WebSphere Application Server 6.0:
Apply the latest Fix Pack (6.0.2.39 or later) or APAR PK87176. See References.
For WebSphere Application Server 6.1:
Apply the latest Fix Pack (6.1.0.29 or later) or APAR PK87176. See References.
For WebSphere Application Server 7.1:
Apply the latest Fix Pack (7.0.0.7 or later) or APAR PK87176. See References.
References:
- IBM Reference #: 7004980: Recommended fixes for WebSphere Application Server.
- IBM Support & downloads: PK99477: SHIP APAR FIXES FOR H28W700 FIX PACK 7.0.0.7..
- CVE-2009-2746: Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the administrative console in the Security component in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 6.0.2 before 6.0.2.39, 6.1 before 6.1.0.29, and 7.0 before 7.0.0.7 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators via unspecified vectors.
- SA37221: IBM WebSphere Application Server for z/OS Multiple Vulnerabilities
- SA37772: IBM WebSphere Application Server Two Vulnerabilities
- VUPEN/ADV-2009-3548: IBM WebSphere Application Server Cross Site Request Forgery Issue
Platforms Affected:
- IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.0
- IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1
- IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0
Reported:
Nov 13, 2009
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