Vulnerabilities > CVE-2014-6093 - Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in IBM Websphere Portal 7.0.0.0/7.0.0.1/8.0.0.0

047910
CVSS 3.5 - LOW
Attack vector
NETWORK
Attack complexity
MEDIUM
Privileges required
SINGLE
Confidentiality impact
NONE
Integrity impact
PARTIAL
Availability impact
NONE
network
ibm
CWE-79
nessus
NVD
Published: 2014-11-26
Updated: 2017-09-08

Summary

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Portal 7.0.x before 7.0.0.2 CF29, 8.0.x through 8.0.0.1 CF14, and 8.5.x before 8.5.0 CF02 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URL.

Vulnerable Configurations

Part Description Count
Application
Ibm
6

Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

  • Cross Site Scripting through Log Files
    An attacker may leverage a system weakness where logs are susceptible to log injection to insert scripts into the system's logs. If these logs are later viewed by an administrator through a thin administrative interface and the log data is not properly HTML encoded before being written to the page, the attackers' scripts stored in the log will be executed in the administrative interface with potentially serious consequences. This attack pattern is really a combination of two other attack patterns: log injection and stored cross site scripting.
  • Embedding Scripts in Non-Script Elements
    This attack is a form of Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) where malicious scripts are embedded in elements that are not expected to host scripts such as image tags (<img>), comments in XML documents (< !-CDATA->), etc. These tags may not be subject to the same input validation, output validation, and other content filtering and checking routines, so this can create an opportunity for an attacker to tunnel through the application's elements and launch a XSS attack through other elements. As with all remote attacks, it is important to differentiate the ability to launch an attack (such as probing an internal network for unpatched servers) and the ability of the remote attacker to collect and interpret the output of said attack.
  • Embedding Scripts within Scripts
    An attack of this type exploits a programs' vulnerabilities that are brought on by allowing remote hosts to execute scripts. The attacker leverages this capability to execute scripts to execute his/her own script by embedding it within other scripts that the target software is likely to execute. The attacker must have the ability to inject script into script that is likely to be executed. If this is done, then the attacker can potentially launch a variety of probes and attacks against the web server's local environment, in many cases the so-called DMZ, back end resources the web server can communicate with, and other hosts. With the proliferation of intermediaries, such as Web App Firewalls, network devices, and even printers having JVMs and Web servers, there are many locales where an attacker can inject malicious scripts. Since this attack pattern defines scripts within scripts, there are likely privileges to execute said attack on the host. Of course, these attacks are not solely limited to the server side, client side scripts like Ajax and client side JavaScript can contain malicious scripts as well. In general all that is required is for there to be sufficient privileges to execute a script, but not protected against writing.
  • Cross-Site Scripting in Error Pages
    An attacker distributes a link (or possibly some other query structure) with a request to a third party web server that is malformed and also contains a block of exploit code in order to have the exploit become live code in the resulting error page. When the third party web server receives the crafted request and notes the error it then creates an error message that echoes the malformed message, including the exploit. Doing this converts the exploit portion of the message into to valid language elements that are executed by the viewing browser. When a victim executes the query provided by the attacker the infected error message error message is returned including the exploit code which then runs in the victim's browser. XSS can result in execution of code as well as data leakage (e.g. session cookies can be sent to the attacker). This type of attack is especially dangerous since the exploit appears to come from the third party web server, who the victim may trust and hence be more vulnerable to deception.
  • Cross-Site Scripting Using Alternate Syntax
    The attacker uses alternate forms of keywords or commands that result in the same action as the primary form but which may not be caught by filters. For example, many keywords are processed in a case insensitive manner. If the site's web filtering algorithm does not convert all tags into a consistent case before the comparison with forbidden keywords it is possible to bypass filters (e.g., incomplete black lists) by using an alternate case structure. For example, the "script" tag using the alternate forms of "Script" or "ScRiPt" may bypass filters where "script" is the only form tested. Other variants using different syntax representations are also possible as well as using pollution meta-characters or entities that are eventually ignored by the rendering engine. The attack can result in the execution of otherwise prohibited functionality.

Nessus

  • NASL familyCGI abuses
    NASL idWEBSPHERE_PORTAL_8_5_0_0_CF02.NASL
    descriptionThe version of IBM WebSphere Portal installed on the remote host is affected by multiple vulnerabilities : - A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the Apache Struts ClassLoader. A remote attacker can exploit this issue by manipulating the
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id79216
    published2014-11-12
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2014-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/79216
    titleIBM WebSphere Portal 8.5.0 < 8.5.0 CF02 Multiple Vulnerabilities
    code
    #
# (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
#

include("compat.inc");

if (description)
{
  script_id(79216);
  script_version("1.10");
  script_cvs_date("Date: 2019/11/25");

  script_cve_id(
    "CVE-2014-0114",
    "CVE-2014-3083",
    "CVE-2014-4761",
    "CVE-2014-4762",
    "CVE-2014-4792",
    "CVE-2014-6093"
  );
  script_bugtraq_id(
    67121,
    69298,
    69733,
    69734,
    70322,
    71358
  );

  script_name(english:"IBM WebSphere Portal 8.5.0 < 8.5.0 CF02 Multiple Vulnerabilities");
  script_summary(english:"Checks for the installed patch.");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"synopsis", value:
"The remote Windows host has web portal software installed that is
affected by multiple vulnerabilities.");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"description", value:
"The version of IBM WebSphere Portal installed on the remote host is
affected by multiple vulnerabilities :

  - A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the
    Apache Struts ClassLoader. A remote attacker can exploit
    this issue by manipulating the 'class' parameter of an
    ActionForm object to execute arbitrary code.
    (CVE-2014-0114)

  - An unspecified information disclosure vulnerability
    exists which allows a remote attacker to gain access to
    sensitive information. (CVE-2014-3083)

  - An information disclosure vulnerability exists which
    allows a remote, authenticated attacker to gain access
    to sensitive information, such as user credentials,
    through certain HTML pages. (CVE-2014-4761)

  - An unspecified cross-site scripting vulnerability exists
    due to improper validation of user input. This can be
    exploited by a remote, authenticated attacker to execute
    code in the security context of a user's browser.
    (CVE-2014-4762)

  - An unrestricted file upload vulnerability exists which
    allows a remote, authenticated attacker to upload large
    files, potentially resulting in a denial of service.
    (CVE-2014-4792)

  - An unspecified cross-site scripting vulnerability exists
    that allows remote, authenticated attackers to execute
    arbitrary code via a specially crafted URL.
    (CVE-2014-6093)");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21684652");
  # https://www-304.ibm.com/connections/blogs/PSIRT/entry/ibm_security_bulletin_fixes_available_for_security_vulnerabilities_in_ibm_websphere_portal_cve_2014_3083_cve_2014_4761?lang=en_us
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www.nessus.org/u?aa26251e");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www-304.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21681998");
  # https://www-304.ibm.com/connections/blogs/PSIRT/entry/ibm_security_bulletin_fixes_available_for_security_vulnerabilities_in_ibm_websphere_portal_cve_2014_4762_cve_2014_4792?lang=en_us
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www.nessus.org/u?11287c08");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:
"IBM has published a cumulative fix (CF02) for WebSphere Portal
8.5.0.0. Refer to IBM's advisory for more information.");
  script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P");
  script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:F/RL:OF/RC:C");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"No exploit is required");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_available", value:"true");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"metasploit_name", value:'Apache Struts ClassLoader Manipulation Remote Code Execution');
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_framework_metasploit", value:"true");
  script_cwe_id(20, 74, 79, 442, 629, 711, 712, 722, 725, 750, 751, 800, 801, 809, 811, 864, 900, 928, 931, 990);

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2014/04/29");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2014/09/15");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2014/11/12");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/a:ibm:websphere_portal");
  script_end_attributes();

  script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
  script_family(english:"CGI abuses");

  script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2014-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.");

  script_dependencies("websphere_portal_installed.nbin");
  script_require_keys("installed_sw/IBM WebSphere Portal");

  exit(0);
}

include("websphere_portal_version.inc");

websphere_portal_check_version(
  ranges:make_list("8.5.0.0, 8.5.0.0"),
  fix:"CF02",
  severity:SECURITY_HOLE,
  xss:TRUE
);
  • NASL familyCGI abuses
    NASL idWEBSPHERE_PORTAL_7_0_0_2_CF29.NASL
    descriptionThe version of IBM WebSphere Portal installed on the remote host is 7.0.0.x prior to 7.0.0.2 CF29. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities : - A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the Apache Struts ClassLoader. A remote attacker can exploit this issue by manipulating the
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id79691
    published2014-12-03
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2014-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/79691
    titleIBM WebSphere Portal 7.0.0.x < 7.0.0.2 CF29 Multiple Vulnerabilities
    code
    #
# (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
#

include("compat.inc");

if (description)
{
  script_id(79691);
  script_version("1.18");
  script_cvs_date("Date: 2019/11/25");

  script_cve_id(
    "CVE-2014-0114",
    "CVE-2014-0910",
    "CVE-2014-0949",
    "CVE-2014-0952",
    "CVE-2014-0953",
    "CVE-2014-0954",
    "CVE-2014-0956",
    "CVE-2014-0959",
    "CVE-2014-3083",
    "CVE-2014-3102",
    "CVE-2014-4746",
    "CVE-2014-4760",
    "CVE-2014-4761",
    "CVE-2014-4792",
    "CVE-2014-4808",
    "CVE-2014-4814",
    "CVE-2014-4821",
    "CVE-2014-6093",
    "CVE-2014-6215",
    "CVE-2014-8909",
    "CVE-2015-1943"
  );
  script_bugtraq_id(
    67121,
    67413,
    67417,
    67418,
    67419,
    67421,
    68011,
    69042,
    69044,
    69045,
    69047,
    69298,
    69734,
    70322,
    70755,
    70757,
    70758,
    71358,
    71728,
    73958
  );

  script_name(english:"IBM WebSphere Portal 7.0.0.x < 7.0.0.2 CF29 Multiple Vulnerabilities");
  script_summary(english:"Checks for the installed patch.");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"synopsis", value:
"The remote Windows host has web portal software installed that is
affected by multiple vulnerabilities.");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"description", value:
"The version of IBM WebSphere Portal installed on the remote host is
7.0.0.x prior to 7.0.0.2 CF29. It is, therefore, affected by multiple
vulnerabilities :

  - A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the
    Apache Struts ClassLoader. A remote attacker can exploit
    this issue by manipulating the 'class' parameter of an
    ActionForm object to execute arbitrary code.
    (CVE-2014-0114)

  - A cross-site scripting vulnerability exists which allows
    a remote, authenticated attacker to inject arbitrary
    web script or HTML. (CVE-2014-0910)

  - An unspecified denial of service vulnerability exists
    that allows a remote attacker to crash the host by
    sending a specially crafted web request to cause a
    consumption of resources. (CVE-2014-0949)

  - A cross-site scripting vulnerability exists in the
    'boot_config.jsp' script due to improper validation of
    user-supplied input. An attacker can exploit this issue
    to execute arbitrary script code in the security context
    of a user's browser to steal authentication cookies.
    (CVE-2014-0952)

  - An unspecified cross-site scripting vulnerability exists
    due to improper validation of user-supplied input.
    (CVE-2014-0953)

  - A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the Web
    Content Viewer portlet due to improper handling of JSP
    includes. A remote attacker can exploit this issue to
    obtain sensitive information, cause a denial of service,
    or control the request dispatcher by sending a specially
    crafted URL request. (CVE-2014-0954)

  - An unspecified cross-site scripting vulnerability exists
    due to improper validation of user-supplied input. An
    attacker can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary
    script code in the security context of a user's web
    browser to steal authentication cookies. (CVE-2014-0956)

  - An unspecified denial of service vulnerability exists
    that allows an authenticated attacker to cause a
    successful login to loop back to the login page
    indefinitely. (CVE-2014-0959)

  - An unspecified information disclosure vulnerability
    exists which allows a remote attacker to gain access to
    sensitive information. (CVE-2014-3083)

  - An unspecified cross-site scripting vulnerability
    exists due to improper validation of user-supplied
    input. An attacker can exploit this issue to execute
    arbitrary script code in the security context of a
    user's browser. (CVE-2014-3102)

  - An information disclosure vulnerability exists due to
    the returned error codes which an attacker can use to
    identify devices behind a firewall. (CVE-2014-4746)

  - An unspecified open redirect vulnerability exists that
    allows an attacker to perform a phishing attack by
    enticing a user to click on a malicious URL.
    (CVE-2014-4760)

  - An information disclosure vulnerability exists which
    allows a remote, authenticated attacker to gain access
    to sensitive information, such as user credentials,
    through certain HTML pages. (CVE-2014-4761)

  - An unrestricted file upload vulnerability exists which
    allows a remote, authenticated attacker to upload large
    files, potentially resulting in a denial of service.
    (CVE-2014-4792)

  - An unspecified vulnerability exists that allows an
    authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the
    system. (CVE-2014-4808)

  - A flaw exists due to improper recursion detection during
    entity expansion. A remote attacker, via a specially
    crafted XML document, can cause the system to crash,
    resulting in a denial of service. (CVE-2014-4814)

  - An information disclosure vulnerability exists that
    allows a remote attacker to identify whether or not a
    file exists based on the web server error codes.
    (CVE-2014-4821)

  - An unspecified cross-site scripting vulnerability exists
    that allows a remote, authenticated attacker to execute
    arbitrary code via a specially crafted URL.
    (CVE-2014-6093)

  - An unspecified reflected cross-site scripting
    vulnerability exists due to improper validation of
    user-supplied input. A remote attacker can exploit this
    flaw using a specially crafted URL to execute arbitrary
    script code in a user's web browser within the security
    context of the hosting website. This allows an attacker
    to steal a user's cookie-based authentication
    credentials. (CVE-2014-6215)

  - An unspecified reflected cross-site scripting
    vulnerability exists due to improper validation of
    user-supplied input. A remote attacker can exploit this
    flaw using a specially crafted URL to execute arbitrary
    script code in a user's web browser within the security
    context of the hosting website. This allows an attacker
    to steal a user's cookie-based authentication
    credentials. (CVE-2014-8909)

  - An unspecified flaw exists that is trigged when handling
    Portal requests. A remote attacker can exploit this to
    cause a consumption of CPU resources, resulting in a
    denial of service condition. (CVE-2015-1943)");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21672572");
  # http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24029452#CF029
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www.nessus.org/u?2a808243");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:
"Upgrade to IBM WebSphere Portal 7.0.0.2 Cumulative Fix 29 (CF29) or
later.");
  script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P");
  script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:F/RL:OF/RC:C");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"No exploit is required");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_available", value:"true");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"metasploit_name", value:'Apache Struts ClassLoader Manipulation Remote Code Execution');
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_framework_metasploit", value:"true");
  script_cwe_id(20, 74, 79, 442, 629, 711, 712, 722, 725, 750, 751, 800, 801, 809, 811, 864, 900, 928, 931, 990);

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2014/04/29");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2014/11/21");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2014/12/03");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/a:ibm:websphere_portal");
  script_end_attributes();

  script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
  script_family(english:"CGI abuses");

  script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2014-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.");

  script_dependencies("websphere_portal_installed.nbin");
  script_require_keys("installed_sw/IBM WebSphere Portal");

  exit(0);
}

include("websphere_portal_version.inc");

websphere_portal_check_version(
  ranges:make_list("7.0.0.0, 7.0.0.2"),
  fix:"CF29",
  severity:SECURITY_HOLE,
  xss:TRUE
);

References