Remote code execution in IBM WebSphere Application Server

1) Remote code execution

EUVDB-ID: #VU16531

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: CVE-2018-1904

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to unspecified flaw. A remote unauthenticated attacker can execute arbitrary Java code through an administrative client class with a serialized object from untrusted sources.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

: 7.0.0.0 - 9.0.0.9

External links

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10738735

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.