Vulnerability identifier: #VU14520
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-200
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty
Server applications /
Application servers
Vendor: IBM Corporation
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to the system does not use the proper transport when configured to use Java Authentication SPI for Containers (JASPIC) and to permit access. A remote attacker can use a non-secure (e.g., HTTP) port and JASPIC or JSR375 authentication to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
Mitigation
Update to version 18.0.0.3.
Vulnerable software versions
IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty: 16.0.0.0 - 18.0.0.2
External links
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10728689
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.