Risk | High |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | N/A |
CWE-ID | CWE-16 |
Exploitation vector | Network |
Public exploit | N/A |
Vulnerable software Subscribe |
IBM WebSphere Application Server Server applications / Application servers |
Vendor | IBM Corporation |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU14491
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID:
CWE-16 - Configuration
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper configuration of ViewState settings (if ViewState is configured to use unencrypted state information). A remote unauthenticated attacker can execute arbitrary code residing in the target server's classpath.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsIBM WebSphere Application Server: 7.0.0.0 - 8.5.5.14
External linkshttp://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10716525
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.