QID 378462

Date Published: 2023-05-24

QID 378462: IBM WebSphere Application Server Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability (6619699)

IBM WebSphere Application Server is vulnerable to cross-site scripting.

Affected Versions:
WebSphere Application Server Version 9.0.0.0 through 9.0.5.13
WebSphere Application Server Version 8.5.0.0 through 8.5.5.22
WebSphere Application Server Version 8.0.0.0 through 8.0.0.15
WebSphere Application Server Version 7.0.0.0 through 7.0.0.45

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 severity.
  • Solution
    Upgrade to minimal fix pack levels6619699 or Apply Fix Pack 9.0.5.14or later for 9.0 versions ,8.5.5.23 or later for 8.5 versions,8.0.0.16 or later for 8.0 versions and 7.0.0.45 or later for 7.0 versions.
    Vendor References

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    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    6619699 URL Logo www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6619699

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