#VU14491 Improper configuration in IBM WebSphere Application Server

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#VU14491 Improper configuration in IBM WebSphere Application Server

Published: August 20, 2018 / Updated: August 22, 2018


Vulnerability identifier: #VU14491
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 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
Vulnerable software:
IBM WebSphere Application Server
Software vendor:
IBM Corporation

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.

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