CVE-2019-4115 : What You Need to Know

IBM WebSphere eXtreme Scale 8.6 Admin API is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, potentially leading to credential disclosure.

Understanding CVE-2019-4115

The vulnerability in IBM WebSphere eXtreme Scale 8.6 Admin API allows attackers to insert malicious JavaScript code, compromising the integrity of the web interface.

What is CVE-2019-4115?

The weakness in the Admin API of IBM WebSphere eXtreme Scale 8.6 enables the injection of arbitrary JavaScript code, altering the intended functionality and risking the exposure of login information during secure sessions.

The Impact of CVE-2019-4115

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
Base Score: 5.4 (Medium Severity)
Exploit Code Maturity: High
User Interaction: Required
Privileges Required: Low
Scope: Changed
Confidentiality Impact: Low
Integrity Impact: Low
Availability Impact: None
Temporal Score: 5.2 (Medium Severity)
Remediation Level: Official Fix
Report Confidence: Confirmed

Technical Details of CVE-2019-4115

The vulnerability allows for Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks on IBM WebSphere eXtreme Scale 8.6 Admin API.

Vulnerability Description

Weakness in Admin API susceptible to cross-site scripting
Enables insertion of arbitrary JavaScript code
Risk of revealing login information during secure sessions

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: WebSphere eXtreme Scale
Vendor: IBM
Version: 8.6

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit the vulnerability by injecting malicious JavaScript code into the web interface.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply official fixes provided by IBM
Monitor and restrict user input to prevent script injection

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to address vulnerabilities
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify and mitigate XSS risks

Patching and Updates

IBM may release patches or updates to address the vulnerability