Vulnerability identifier: #VU88802
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 6.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-611
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
IBM WebSphere Application Server
Server applications /
Application servers
IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty
Server applications /
Application servers
Vendor: IBM Corporation
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied XML input. A remote attacker can pass a specially crafted XML code to the affected application and view contents of arbitrary files on the system or initiate requests to external systems.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to view contents of arbitrary file on the server or perform network scanning of internal and external infrastructure.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
IBM WebSphere Application Server: 8.5 - 8.5.5.25, 9.0 - 9.0.5.19
IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty: 17.0.0.3 - 24.0.0.3
External links
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7148426
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/280401
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.