QID 377796

Date Published: 2023-08-22

QID 377796: IBM WebSphere Application Server Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability (6833552)

IBM WebSphere Application Server is vulnerable to cross-site scripting in the Admin Console

Affected Versions:
WebSphere Application Server Version 9.0.0.11 through 9.0.5.13
WebSphere Application Server Version 8.5.5.16 through 8.5.5.22

QID Detection Logic:(Authenticated)
It reads the fix xml file and WebSphereApplicationServer.properties to detect the vulnerable version and also checks for fix pack version.

This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.

CVSS V3 rated as Medium - 5.4 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5.5 severity.

Solution

Upgrade to minimal fix pack levels as required by interim fix and then apply Interim Fix APAR PH49655 or Apply Fix Pack 9.0.5.14 or later for 9.0 versions and 8.5.5.23 or later for 8.5 versions

Vendor References

6833552 - www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6833552

CVEs related to QID 377796

CVE-2022-40750 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
6833552			www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6833552

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