#VU6529 Information disclosure in IBM WebSphere Application Server - CVE-2017-1137

Vulnerability identifier: #VU6529

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-1137

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 unauthenticated attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.

The weakness exists due to unspecified condition within the affected software. A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to the Administrative Console on the system, view arbitrary files and conduct further attacks.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in information disclosure.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM WebSphere Application Server: 8.0.0.0 - 8.0.0.13, 8.5.0.0 - 8.5.5.11

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External links
https://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21998469

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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.