Remote code execution in IBM WebSphere Application Server

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU95625

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-35154

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input within the administrative console. A remote privileged user can send specially crafted input to the application and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM WebSphere Application Server: 8.5 - 9.0.5.20

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:ibm_websphere_application_server:8.5.5.25:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ibm_corporation:ibm_websphere_application_server:9.0.5.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7159825

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.