Vulnerabilities > CVE-2009-1898 - Information Exposure vulnerability in IBM Websphere Application Server

047910
CVSS 5.0 - MEDIUM
Attack vector
NETWORK
Attack complexity
LOW
Privileges required
NONE
Confidentiality impact
PARTIAL
Integrity impact
NONE
Availability impact
NONE
network
low complexity
ibm
CWE-200
nessus

Summary

The secure login page in the Administrative Console component in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 6.0.2 before 6.0.2.35 does not redirect to an https page upon receiving an http request, which makes it easier for remote attackers to read the contents of WAS sessions by sniffing the network.

Vulnerable Configurations

Part Description Count
Application
Ibm
114

Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

  • Subverting Environment Variable Values
    The attacker directly or indirectly modifies environment variables used by or controlling the target software. The attacker's goal is to cause the target software to deviate from its expected operation in a manner that benefits the attacker.
  • Footprinting
    An attacker engages in probing and exploration activity to identify constituents and properties of the target. Footprinting is a general term to describe a variety of information gathering techniques, often used by attackers in preparation for some attack. It consists of using tools to learn as much as possible about the composition, configuration, and security mechanisms of the targeted application, system or network. Information that might be collected during a footprinting effort could include open ports, applications and their versions, network topology, and similar information. While footprinting is not intended to be damaging (although certain activities, such as network scans, can sometimes cause disruptions to vulnerable applications inadvertently) it may often pave the way for more damaging attacks.
  • Exploiting Trust in Client (aka Make the Client Invisible)
    An attack of this type exploits a programs' vulnerabilities in client/server communication channel authentication and data integrity. It leverages the implicit trust a server places in the client, or more importantly, that which the server believes is the client. An attacker executes this type of attack by placing themselves in the communication channel between client and server such that communication directly to the server is possible where the server believes it is communicating only with a valid client. There are numerous variations of this type of attack.
  • Browser Fingerprinting
    An attacker carefully crafts small snippets of Java Script to efficiently detect the type of browser the potential victim is using. Many web-based attacks need prior knowledge of the web browser including the version of browser to ensure successful exploitation of a vulnerability. Having this knowledge allows an attacker to target the victim with attacks that specifically exploit known or zero day weaknesses in the type and version of the browser used by the victim. Automating this process via Java Script as a part of the same delivery system used to exploit the browser is considered more efficient as the attacker can supply a browser fingerprinting method and integrate it with exploit code, all contained in Java Script and in response to the same web page request by the browser.
  • Session Credential Falsification through Prediction
    This attack targets predictable session ID in order to gain privileges. The attacker can predict the session ID used during a transaction to perform spoofing and session hijacking.

Nessus

  • NASL familyWeb Servers
    NASL idWEBSPHERE_7_0_0_5.NASL
    descriptionIBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0 before Fix Pack 5 appears to be running on the remote host. As such, it is reportedly affected by multiple vulnerabilities : - Non-standard HTTP methods are allowed. (PK73246) - If the admin console is directly accessed from HTTP, the console fails to redirect the connection to a secure login page. (PK77010) - An error in Single Sign-on (SSO) with SPNEGO implementation could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions. (PK77465) -
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id40823
    published2009-08-31
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2009-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/40823
    titleIBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0 < Fix Pack 5
    code
    #
    # (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    #
    
    include("compat.inc");
    
    if (description)
    {
      script_id(40823);
      script_version("1.13");
      script_cvs_date("Date: 2018/08/06 14:03:16");
    
      script_cve_id(
        "CVE-2009-0899", 
        "CVE-2009-1195", 
        "CVE-2009-1898",
        "CVE-2009-1899",
        "CVE-2009-1900",
        "CVE-2009-1901",
        "CVE-2009-2085",
        "CVE-2009-2087",
        "CVE-2009-2088",
        "CVE-2009-2089", 
        "CVE-2009-0899", 
        "CVE-2009-2090",
        "CVE-2009-2091",
        "CVE-2009-2092"
      );
      script_bugtraq_id(36153, 36154, 36155, 36156, 36157, 36158, 36163);
    
      script_name(english:"IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0 < Fix Pack 5");
      script_summary(english:"Reads the version number from the SOAP port");
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"synopsis", value:
    "The remote application server is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"description", value:
    "IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0 before Fix Pack 5 appears to be
    running on the remote host.  As such, it is reportedly affected by
    multiple vulnerabilities :
    
      - Non-standard HTTP methods are allowed. (PK73246)
    
      - If the admin console is directly accessed from HTTP,
        the console fails to redirect the connection to a
        secure login page. (PK77010)
    
      - An error in Single Sign-on (SSO) with SPNEGO 
        implementation could allow a remote attacker
        to bypass security restrictions. (PK77465)
    
      - 'wsadmin' is affected by a security exposure. 
        (PK77495)  
    
      - Security flag 'isSecurityEnabled' is incorrectly set
        after migrating from VMM. (PK78134)
    
      - Use of insecure password obfuscation algorithm by Web
        services could result in weaker than expected security
        provided the client module specifies a password in 
        ibm-webservicesclient-bind.xmi and target environment 
        has custom password encryption enabled. (PK79275)
    
      - After upgrading from WebSphere Application Server V6.1 
        to V7.0 with tracing enabled, an attacker may be able
        view sensitive information by viewing the trace files.
        (PK80337)  
    
      - If CSIv2 Security is configured with Identity 
        Assertion, it may be possible for a remote
        attacker to bypass security restrictions. (PK83097)
    
      - New applications deployed in WebSphere Application 
        Server for z/OS prior to 1.8 are saved on the file
        system with insecure privileges resulting in
        disclosure of sensitive information. (PK83308)
    
      - Configservice APIs could display sensitive information.
        (PK84999)
    
      - Vulnerabilities in Apache HTTP server could allow a
        local user to gain elevated privileges. (PK86232)
    
      - A error in 'wsadmin' could allow a remote attacker
        to bypass security restrictions. (PK86328)
       
      - A vulnerability in portlet serving enable parameter
        could allow an attacker to bypass security restrictions
        and gain unauthorized access to the application. 
        (PK89385)");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27014463#7005");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:"Apply Fix Pack 5 (7.0.0.5) or later.");
      script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P");
      script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:U/RL:OF/RC:C");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"No known exploits are available");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_available", value:"false");
      script_cwe_id(16, 200, 255, 264, 287);
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2009/07/27");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2009/07/27");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2009/08/31");
     
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"remote");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/a:ibm:websphere_application_server");
      script_end_attributes();
    
      script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
      script_family(english:"Web Servers");
    
      script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2009-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc.");
    
      script_dependencies("websphere_detect.nasl");
      script_require_ports("Services/www", 8880, 8881);
      script_require_keys("www/WebSphere");
    
      exit(0);
    }
    
    include("global_settings.inc");
    include("misc_func.inc");
    include("http.inc");
    
    port = get_http_port(default:8880);
    
    
    version = get_kb_item("www/WebSphere/"+port+"/version");
    if (isnull(version)) exit(1, "Failed to extract the version from the IBM WebSphere Application Server instance listening on port " + port + ".");
    if (version =~ "^[0-9]+(\.[0-9]+)?$")
      exit(1, "Failed to extract a granular version from the IBM WebSphere Application Server instance listening on port " + port + ".");
    
    ver = split(version, sep:'.', keep:FALSE);
    for (i=0; i<max_index(ver); i++)
      ver[i] = int(ver[i]);
    
    if (ver[0] == 7 && ver[1] == 0 && ver[2] == 0 && ver[3] < 5)
    {
      if (report_verbosity > 0)
      {
        source = get_kb_item_or_exit("www/WebSphere/"+port+"/source");
    
        report = 
          '\n  Source            : ' + source + 
          '\n  Installed version : ' + version +
          '\n  Fixed version     : 7.0.0.5' +
          '\n';
        security_warning(port:port, extra:report);
      }
      else security_warning(port);
      exit(0);
    }
    else exit(0, "The WebSphere Application Server "+version+" instance listening on port "+port+" is not affected.");
    
  • NASL familyWeb Servers
    NASL idWEBSPHERE_6_0_2_35.NASL
    descriptionIBM WebSphere Application Server 6.0.2 before Fix Pack 35 appears to be running on the remote host. As such, it is reportedly affected by multiple vulnerabilities : - Non-standard HTTP methods are allowed. (PK73246) - A login using the LPTAToken cookie may result in extending LTPAToken expiration time longer than the LTPAToken timeout value. (PK75919) - Cross-site scripting vulnerabilities exist in sample applications. (PK76720) - If the admin console is directly accessed from http, the console fails to redirect the connection to a secure login page. (PK77010) -
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id38978
    published2009-06-02
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2009-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/38978
    titleIBM WebSphere Application Server < 6.0.2.35 Multiple Vulnerabilities
    code
    #
    # (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    #
    
    include("compat.inc");
    
    if (description)
    {
      script_id(38978);
      script_version("1.17");
      script_cvs_date("Date: 2018/08/06 14:03:16");
    
      script_cve_id(
        "CVE-2009-1898", 
        "CVE-2009-1899", 
        "CVE-2009-1900", 
        "CVE-2009-1901"
      );
      script_bugtraq_id(35405);
      script_xref(name:"Secunia", value:"35301");
    
      script_name(english:"IBM WebSphere Application Server < 6.0.2.35 Multiple Vulnerabilities");
      script_summary(english:"Reads the version number from the SOAP port");
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"synopsis", value:
    "The remote application server is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"description", value:
    "IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.0.2 before Fix Pack 35 appears to
    be running on the remote host.  As such, it is reportedly affected by
    multiple vulnerabilities :
    
      - Non-standard HTTP methods are allowed. (PK73246)
    
      - A login using the LPTAToken cookie may result in 
        extending LTPAToken expiration time longer than the
        LTPAToken timeout value. (PK75919)
    
      - Cross-site scripting vulnerabilities exist in sample
        applications. (PK76720)
    
      - If the admin console is directly accessed from http, 
        the console fails to redirect the connection to a 
        secure login page. (PK77010)
    
      - 'wsadmin' is affected by a security exposure. 
        (PK77495)
    
      - XML digital signature is affected by a security issue.
        (PK80596) 
    
      - In certain cases, application source files are exposed. 
        (PK81387)
    
      - Configservice APIs could display sensitive information. 
        (PK84999)");
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=180&uid=swg27006876#60235");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:"Apply Fix Pack 35 (6.0.2.35) or later.");
      script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N");
      script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:U/RL:OF/RC:C");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"No known exploits are available");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_available", value:"false");
      script_cwe_id(200);
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2009/06/02");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2009/06/01");
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"remote");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/a:ibm:websphere_application_server");
      script_end_attributes();
    
      script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
      script_family(english:"Web Servers");
    
      script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2009-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc.");
    
      script_dependencies("websphere_detect.nasl");
      script_require_ports("Services/www", 8880, 8881);
      script_require_keys("www/WebSphere");
    
      exit(0);
    }
    
    
    include("global_settings.inc");
    include("misc_func.inc");
    include("http.inc");
    
    port = get_http_port(default:8880, embedded: 0);
    
    
    version = get_kb_item("www/WebSphere/"+port+"/version");
    if (isnull(version)) exit(1, "Failed to extract the version from the IBM WebSphere Application Server instance listening on port " + port + ".");
    if (version =~ "^[0-9]+(\.[0-9]+)?$")
      exit(1, "Failed to extract a granular version from the IBM WebSphere Application Server instance listening on port " + port + ".");
    
    ver = split(version, sep:'.', keep:FALSE);
    for (i=0; i<max_index(ver); i++)
      ver[i] = int(ver[i]);
    
    if (
      (ver[0] == 6 && ver[1] == 0 && ver[2] < 2) ||
      (ver[0] == 6 && ver[1] == 0 && ver[2] == 2 && ver[3] < 35)
    )
    {
      if (report_verbosity > 0)
      {
        source = get_kb_item_or_exit("www/WebSphere/"+port+"/source");
    
        report = 
          '\n  Source            : ' + source + 
          '\n  Installed version : ' + version +
          '\n  Fixed version     : 6.0.2.35' +
          '\n';
        security_warning(port:port, extra:report);
      }
      else security_warning(port);
      exit(0);
    }
    else exit(0, "The WebSphere Application Server "+version+" instance listening on port "+port+" is not affected.");