IBM WebSphere Application Server Administration Console cross-site scripting
| was-adminconsole-xss (54229) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
IBM WebSphere Application Server is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input in the Administration Console. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to inject malicious script into a Web page which would be executed in a victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site, once the page is viewed. An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the victim's cookie-based authentication credentials.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 6.1:
Apply the latest Fix Pack (6.1.0.29 or later) or APAR PK92057. See References.
For WebSphere Application Server 7.1:
Apply the latest Fix Pack (7.0.0.7 or later) or APAR PK92057. See References.
References:
- IBM Support & downloads: PK99481: SHIP APAR FIXES FOR H28W700 FIX PACK 7.0.0.7..
- BID-37015: IBM WebSphere Application Server Administrative Console HTML Injection Vulnerability
- CVE-2009-2748: ** RESERVED ** This candidate has been reserved by an organization or individual that will use it when announcing a new security problem. When the candidate has been publicized, the details for this candidate will be provided.
- VUPEN/ADV-2009-3253: IBM WebSphere Application Server Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
Platforms Affected:
- IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1
- IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0
Reported:
Nov 13, 2009
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