Vulnerability identifier: #VU68375

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-38712

CWE-ID: CWE-451

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 perform spoofing attack.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect processing of JAX-WS Web Services requests. A remote attacker can perform SOAPAction spoofing.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

For V9.0.0.0 through 9.0.5.13:
· Upgrade to minimal fix pack levels as required by interim fix and then apply Interim Fix  PH49111
--OR--
· Apply Fix Pack 9.0.5.14 or later (targeted availability 4Q2022). 

For V8.5.0.0 through 8.5.5.22:
· Upgrade to minimal fix pack levels as required by interim fix and then apply Interim Fix PH49111
--OR--
· Apply Fix Pack 8.5.5.23 or later (targeted availability 1Q2023). 

For V8.0.0.0 through 8.0.0.15:
· Upgrade to 8.0.0.15 and then apply Interim Fix PH49111

For V7.0.0.0 through 7.0.0.45:
· Upgrade to 7.0.0.45 and  then apply Interim Fix PH49111

Vulnerable software versions

IBM WebSphere Application Server: 9.0 - 9.0.5.13, 8.5 - 8.5.5.22, 8.0 - 8.0.0.15-WS-WAS-IFPH33994, 7.0 - 7.0.0.45-WS-WAS-IFPH33994

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External links
http://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/security-bulletin-ibm-websphere-application-server-is-vulnerable-to-soapaction-spoofing-cve-2022-38712/
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6829907

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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.