Multiple vulnerabilities in IBM WebSphere Application Server and IBM WebSphere Application Server Admin Console
| Risk | Medium |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 3 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2019-4030 CVE-2018-1996 CVE-2019-4080 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-79 CWE-327 CWE-400 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software |
IBM WebSphere Application Server Server applications / Application servers WebSphere Application Server Admin Console Other software / Other software solutions |
| Vendor | IBM Corporation |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 3 vulnerabilities.
1) Cross-site scripting
EUVDB-ID: #VU81994
Risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-4030
CWE-ID:
CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe disclosed vulnerability allows a remote user to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data. The 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.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.
MitigationCybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability..
Vulnerable software versionsIBM WebSphere Application Server: All versions
CPE2.3 External linkshttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/155946
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10869406
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
2) Use of a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm
EUVDB-ID: #VU81993
Risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: 2.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-1996
CWE-ID:
CWE-327 - Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application. A remote user can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsWebSphere Application Server Admin Console: 7.5 - 9.0
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:websphere_application_server_admin_console:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:websphere_application_server_admin_console:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:websphere_application_server_admin_console:8.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107155
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/154650
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10793421
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
3) Resource exhaustion
EUVDB-ID: #VU81991
Risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: 4.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-4080
CWE-ID:
CWE-400 - Resource exhaustion
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly control consumption of internal resources. A remote user can trigger resource exhaustion and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsWebSphere Application Server Admin Console: 7.5 - 9.0
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:websphere_application_server_admin_console:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:websphere_application_server_admin_console:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:websphere_application_server_admin_console:8.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10875692
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/157380
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107683
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
