Vulnerabilities > CVE-2009-1898 - Information Exposure vulnerability in IBM Websphere Application Server
Attack vector
NETWORK Attack complexity
LOW Privileges required
NONE Confidentiality impact
PARTIAL Integrity impact
NONE Availability impact
NONE 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
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 family Web Servers NASL id WEBSPHERE_7_0_0_5.NASL description 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) - last seen 2020-06-01 modified 2020-06-02 plugin id 40823 published 2009-08-31 reporter This script is Copyright (C) 2009-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc. source https://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/40823 title IBM 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 family Web Servers NASL id WEBSPHERE_6_0_2_35.NASL description 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) - last seen 2020-06-01 modified 2020-06-02 plugin id 38978 published 2009-06-02 reporter This script is Copyright (C) 2009-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc. source https://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/38978 title IBM 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.");