#VU77813 Configuration in IBM WebSphere Application Server - CVE-2023-35890

Vulnerability identifier: #VU77813

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-35890

CWE-ID: CWE-16

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM WebSphere Application Server
Server applications / Application servers

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The issue may allow a remote attacker to bypass expected security restrictions.

The issue exists due to improper encoding in a local configuration file. A remote attacker can bypass expected security restrictions.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM WebSphere Application Server: 8.5.5.23, 9.0.5.15 - 9.0.5.16

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External links
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7007857

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Q & A

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.