IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5.x < 8.5.5.26 / 9.x < 9.0.5.21 RCE (7159825)

high Nessus Plugin ID 201976

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Synopsis

The remote web application server is affected by a remote code execution vulnerability.

Description

The version of IBM WebSphere Application Server running on the remote host is affected by a remote code execution vulnerability as referenced in the 7159825 advisory.

- IBM WebSphere Application Server could allow a remote authenticated attacker, who has authorized access to the administrative console, to execute arbitrary code. Using specially crafted input, the attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system. (CVE-2024-35154)

Note that Nessus has not tested for this issue but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.

Solution

Update to IBM WebSphere Application Server version 8.5.5.26, 9.0.5.21 or later. Alternatively, upgrade to the minimal fix pack levels required by the interim fix and then apply Interim Fix PH61489.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 201976

File Name: websphere_7159825.nasl

Version: 1.4

Type: combined

Agent: windows, macosx, unix

Family: Web Servers

Published: 7/8/2024

Updated: 10/23/2024

Configuration: Enable thorough checks

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 5.9

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 8.3

Temporal Score: 6.1

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:M/C:C/I:C/A:C

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2024-35154

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.2

Temporal Score: 6.3

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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: 7/8/2024

Vulnerability Publication Date: 7/8/2024

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2024-35154

IAVA: 2024-A-0419-S

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