Multiple vulnerabilities in IBM Rational Publishing Engine



| Updated: 2020-08-09
Risk Medium
Patch available NO
Number of vulnerabilities 2
CVE-ID CVE-2016-2914
CVE-2016-2912
CWE-ID CWE-434
CWE-79
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Rational Publishing Engine
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software

Vendor IBM Corporation

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Arbitrary file upload

EUVDB-ID: #VU40139

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 1.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-2914

CWE-ID: CWE-434 - Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to manipulate or delete data.

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the Document Builder in IBM Rational Publishing Engine (aka RPENG) 2.0.1 before ifix002 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by specifying an unexpected file extension.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Rational Publishing Engine: 2.0.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92334
https://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21988263


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Cross-site scripting

EUVDB-ID: #VU40140

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 0.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-2912

CWE-ID: CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

Exploit availability: No

Description

Vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform XSS attacks.

The vulnerability is caused by an input validation error in the Document Builder in IBM Rational Publishing Engine (aka RPENG) 2.0.1 before ifix002. A remote authenticated attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted link and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in victim's browser in security context of vulnerable website.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.

Mitigation

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

Rational Publishing Engine: 2.0.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92335
https://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21988263


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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