JVN#24343509
WebSphere Application Server (WAS) vulnerable to cross-site scripting
Overview
WebSphere Application Server (WAS) provided by IBM contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability.
Products Affected
- WebSphere Application Server versions prior to 6.0.2.21
- WebSphere Application Server versions prior to 6.1.0.9
Description
WebSphere Application Server (WAS) provided by IBM contains a vulnerability in SnoopServlet, which may result in a cross-site scripting.
Impact
An arbitrary script may be executed on the user's web browser.
Solution
Apply a patch
Apply the patch according to the information provided by the developer.
According to the developer, this issue was resolved for WAS 6.0.2.21 and WAS 6.1.0.9 in 2007.
WAS 6.0.2.21 is no longer supported, and the End of Support for WAS 6.1.0.9 is scheduled for September 30, 2013.
Vendor Status
References
JPCERT/CC Addendum
This JVN publication was delayed to 2013/01/25 after the developer fix was developed. From the fiscal year 2011, JPCERT/CC is using a new vendor coordination procedure. This new procedure came from the recommendation of the fiscal year 2010 "Study Group on Information System Vulnerability Handling" aimed at more timely JVN publications.
Vulnerability Analysis by JPCERT/CC
Analyzed on 2013.01.25
| Measures | Conditions | Severity |
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| Access Required | can be attacked over the Internet using packets |
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| Authentication | anonymous or no authentication (IP addresses do not count) |
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| User Interaction Required | the user must be convinced to take a standard action that does not feel harmful to most users, such as click on a link or view a file |
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| Exploit Complexity | little to no expertise and/or luck required to exploit (cross-side scripting).Expected to be the common response |
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Credit
Eiji James Yoshida of Security Professionals Network Inc. reported this vulnerability to IPA.
JPCERT/CC coordinated with the developer under Information Security Early Warning Partnership.
Other Information
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JVNDB-2013-000004 |