Security Bulletin
Summary
There is a Client-side HTTP parameter pollution vulnerability and a Cross-site scripting vulnerability in WebSphere Application Server Admin Console.
Vulnerability Details
CVEID: CVE-2019-4271
DESCRIPTION: IBM WebSphere Application Server Admin console is vulnerable to a Client-side HTTP parameter pollution vulnerability.
CVSS Base Score: 3.5
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/160243 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N)
Affected Products and Versions
This vulnerability affects the following:
- WebSphere Application Server Version 9.0
- WebSphere Application Server Version 8.5
- WebSphere Virtual Enterprise 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 9.0.0.11:
· Upgrade to minimal fix pack levels as required by interim fix and then apply Interim Fix PH12533
--OR--
· Apply Fix Pack 9.0.5.0 or later.
For V8.5.0.0 through 8.5.5.15:
· Upgrade to minimal fix pack levels as required by interim fix and then apply Interim Fix PH12533
--OR--
· Apply Fix Pack 8.5.5.16 or later.
For WebSphere Virtual Enterprise Edition:
For V7.0:
· Apply Interim Fix PH12533
WebSphere Virtual Enterprise V7.0 is no longer in full support; IBM recommends upgrading to a fixed, supported version/release/platform of the product.
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References
Change History
03 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 Information
Modified date:
03 September 2019
UID
ibm10884040