#VU56660 Information disclosure in IBM WebSphere Application Server


Published: 2021-09-16

Vulnerability identifier: #VU56660

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-29842

CWE-ID: CWE-200

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 attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output, when the WebSphere Application Server is configured with a federated repository. A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.


Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM WebSphere Application Server: 9.0 - 9.0.5.9, 8.5 - 8.5.5.20, 8.0 - 8.0.0.15-WS-WAS-IFPH33994, 7.0 - 7.0.0.45-WS-WAS-IFPH33994


External links
http://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/security-bulletin-websphere-application-server-is-vulnerable-to-information-disclosure-cve-2021-29842/
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6489485
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6488623


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.


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