#VU41545 Cross-site scripting in WebSphere Portal - CVE-2014-0910

Vulnerability identifier: #VU41545

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2014-0910

CWE-ID: CWE-79

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
WebSphere Portal
Server applications / Application servers

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

Vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform Cross-site scripting attacks.

An input validation error exists in IBM WebSphere Portal 6.1.0.0 through 6.1.0.6 CF27, 6.1.5.0 through 6.1.5.3 CF27, and 7.0.0 through 7.0.0.2 CF28. A remote authenticated attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted link and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in victim's browser in security context of vulnerable website.

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.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

WebSphere Portal: 6.1.0.0 - 7.0.0.2

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External links
https://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PI18845
https://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21675257
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/91875

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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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.