#VU15369 Path traversal in IBM WebSphere Application Server
Vulnerability identifier: #VU15369
Vulnerability 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:
CWE-ID:
CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
IBM WebSphere Application Server
Server applications /
Application servers
Vendor: IBM Corporation
Description
The 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
Vulnerable software versions
IBM WebSphere Application Server: 9.0.0.0 - 9.0.0.9, 8.5.0.0 - 8.5.5.14, 8.0.0.0 - 8.0.0.15, 7.0.0.0 - 7.0.0.45
External links
http://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.
