Security Bulletin
Summary
There is a potential denial of service in the Admin Console of WebSphere Application Server.
Vulnerability Details
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/160203 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
This vulnerability affects the following versions and releases of IBM WebSphere Application Server:
- Version 9.0
- Version 8.5
- Version 8.0
- Version 7.0
Remediation/Fixes
The recommended solution is to apply the interim fix, Fix Pack or PTF containing the APAR for each named product as soon as practical.
For WebSphere Application Server traditional and WebSphere Application Server Hypervisor Edition:
For V9.0.0.0 through 9.0.5.0:
· Upgrade to minimal fix pack levels as required by interim fix and then apply Interim Fix PH11319
--OR--
· Apply Fix Pack 9.0.5.1 or later (targeted availability 3Q2019).
For V8.5.0.0 through 8.5.5.16:
· Upgrade to minimal fix pack levels as required by interim fix and then apply Interim Fix PH11319
--OR--
· Apply Fix Pack 8.5.5.17 or later (targeted availability 1Q2020).
For V8.0.0.0 through 8.0.0.15:
· Upgrade to Fix Pack 8.0.0.15 and then apply Interim Fix PH11319
For V7.0.0.0 through 7.0.0.45:
· Upgrade to Fix Pack 7.0.0.45 and then apply Interim Fix PH11319
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References
Change History
16 September 2019: original document 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.
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Document Location
Worldwide
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Document Information
Modified date:
16 September 2019
UID
ibm10884036