Detections
Analytics
IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0.0.x <= 7.0.0.45 / 8.0.x <= 8.0.0.15 / 8.5.x < 8.5.5.14 / 9.x < 9.0.0.8 Security Bypass (CVE-2015-0899)
high Nessus Plugin ID 142140
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Synopsis
The remote web application server is affected by a security bypass vulnerabilityDescription
The IBM WebSphere Application Server running on the remote host is version 7.0.0.x through 7.0.0.45, 8.0.0.x through 8.0.0.15, 8.5.0.x prior to 8.5.5.14, or 9.x prior to 9.0.0.8. It is, therefore, affected by a vulnerability in the Apache Struts subcomponent deu to an error in the MultiPageValidator implementation. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this, using a modified page parameter, to bypass restrictions and launch further attacks on the system.Note that Nessus has not tested for this issue but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.
Solution
Upgrade to IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5.5.14, 9.0.0.8 or later. Alternatively, upgrade to the minimal fix pack levels required by the interim fix and then apply Interim Fix PI95655 and PI98928.See Also
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 142140
File Name: websphere_711779.nasl
Version: 1.4
Type: combined
Agent: windows, macosx, unix
Family: Web Servers
Published: 10/30/2020
Updated: 10/23/2024
Configuration: Enable thorough checks
Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Low
Score: 3.6
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: Medium
Base Score: 5
Temporal Score: 3.7
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
CVSS Score Source: CVE-2015-0899
CVSS v3
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 7.5
Temporal Score: 6.5
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/a:ibm:websphere_application_server
Required KB Items: installed_sw/IBM WebSphere Application Server
Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 6/21/2018
Vulnerability Publication Date: 7/4/2016
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2015-0899