Security Bulletin
Summary
WebSphere Application Server Admin Console, used by IBM Spectrum Control (formerly Tivoli Storage Manager Productivity Center), could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories and is vulnerable to cross-site scripting.
Vulnerability Details
CVEID: CVE-2018-1770
DESCRIPTION: IBM WebSphere Application Server could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system.
CVSS Base Score: 6.5
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/148686 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N)
CVEID: CVE-2018-1777
DESCRIPTION: IBM WebSphere Application Server Admin Console is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. 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 Base Score: 5.4
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/148800 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N)
Affected Products and Versions
| Affected Product | Affected Versions |
| IBM Tivoli Storage Productivity Center | 5.2.0 - 5.2.7.1 |
| IBM Spectrum Control | 5.2.8 - 5.2.13 |
The versions listed above apply to all licensed offerings of IBM Spectrum Control.
Remediation/Fixes
The solution is to apply an appropriate IBM Spectrum Control fix. Click on the download link and follow the Installation Instructions. The solution should be implemented as soon as practicable.
Starting with 5.2.8, Tivoli Storage Productivity Center has been renamed to IBM Spectrum Control.
| Release | First Fixing VRM Level | Link to Fix/Fix Availability Target |
| 5.2.x | 5.2.14 | http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21320822 |
Note: It is always recommended to have a current backup before applying any update procedure.
Workarounds and Mitigations
None.
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References
Acknowledgement
CVE-2018-1770 was reported to IBM by Jacob Baines
CVE-2018-1777 was reported to IBM by Benoit Ct-Jodoin
Change History
24 October 2018 - original version published
*The CVSS Environment Score is customer environment specific and will ultimately impact the Overall CVSS Score. Customers can evaluate the impact of this vulnerability in their environments by accessing the links in the Reference section of this Security Bulletin.
Disclaimer
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Internal Use Only
Advisory: 12851 PR: 123252
Advisory: 12983 PR: 123831
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Document Information
Modified date:
22 February 2022
UID
ibm10737065