Directory traversal in IBM WebSphere Application Server
| Risk | Medium |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2018-1770 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-22 |
| 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 medium risk vulnerability.
1) Path traversal
EUVDB-ID: #VU15369
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-1770
CWE-ID:
CWE-22 - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences within the Admin Console interface. A remote authenticated user can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system.
Mitigation· Upgrade to minimal fix pack levels as required by interim fix and then apply Interim Fix PH01617
--OR--
· Apply Fix Pack 9.0.0.10 or later (targeted availability 4Q2018).
For V8.5.0.0 through 8.5.5.14:
· Upgrade to minimal fix pack levels as required by interim fix and then apply Interim Fix PH01617
--OR--
· Apply Fix Pack 8.5.5.15 or later (targeted availability 1Q2019).
For V8.0.0.0 through 8.0.0.15:
· Upgrade to a minimal fix pack levels as required by interim fix and then apply Interim Fix PH01617
For V7.0.0.0 through 7.0.0.45:
· Upgrade to a minimal fix pack levels as required by interim fix and then apply Interim Fix PH01617
IBM WebSphere Application Server: 7.0.0.0 - 9.0.0.9
External linkshttp://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/148686
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10729521
http://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2018-30
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.
