CVE-2019-4271 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

A vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Application Server versions 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 Admin console related to Client-side HTTP parameter pollution.

Understanding CVE-2019-4271

This CVE involves a security issue in IBM WebSphere Application Server versions 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 Admin console, identified with IBM X-Force ID 160243.

What is CVE-2019-4271?

The vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Application Server versions 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 Admin console is associated with Client-side HTTP parameter pollution.

The Impact of CVE-2019-4271

The impact of this vulnerability is rated as low severity with a CVSS base score of 3.5.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-4271

This section provides technical details of the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability is related to Client-side HTTP parameter pollution in IBM WebSphere Application Server versions 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 Admin console.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: WebSphere Application Server
Vendor: IBM
Affected Versions: 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, 9.0

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: Required

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent the CVE.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply official fixes provided by IBM.
Monitor IBM's security bulletins for updates.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch WebSphere Application Server.
Implement secure coding practices to prevent similar vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Ensure all systems running affected versions are updated with the latest patches.