Clickjacking Vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Application Server

CVE-2021-39038

What is CVE-2021-39038?

This vulnerability exposes IBM WebSphere Application Server and its Liberty variant to clickjacking attacks, where an attacker can trick users into unintentionally clicking on malicious links or buttons by directing them to a deceptive webpage. Successful exploitation can lead to various attacks aimed at the victim, enabling the attacker to perform unauthorized actions or gain additional privileges. Mitigating this risk requires prompt updates and implementation of security best practices such as proper security headers.

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