Improper configuration in IBM WebSphere Application Server - #VU14491
Published: August 20, 2018 / Updated: August 22, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU14491
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-16
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: IBM Corporation
Affected software:
IBM WebSphere Application Server
IBM WebSphere Application Server
Detailed vulnerability description
The 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.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.