IBM WebSphere Application Server Vulnerable to Identity Spoofing
CVE-2024-37532

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
IBM
Status
Websphere Application Server
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 June 2024

Summary

IBM WebSphere Application Server versions 8.5 and 9.0 are affected by an identity spoofing vulnerability that allows authenticated users to perform unauthorized actions by exploiting improper signature validation mechanisms. This flaw can lead to significant security risks, including the potential for unintended access and manipulation of sensitive data within the application. Proper signature validation is crucial for ensuring the authenticity of requests, and failure to implement this correctly can leave systems open to exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

WebSphere Application Server 8.5, 9.0

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7158031
vendor-advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/294721
vdb-entry

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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