CVE-2011-1357: XSS
First published: Thu Aug 11 2011(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in agentDetect.jsp in the web UI in IBM WebSphere Service Registry and Repository (WSRR) 6.3 before 6.3.0.5, 7.0 before 7.0.0.5, and 7.5 before 7.5.0.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the User-Agent HTTP header.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM WebSphere Service Registry and Repository | =7.0.0.1 | |
| IBM WebSphere Service Registry and Repository | =6.3.0.4 | |
| IBM WebSphere Service Registry and Repository | =6.3.0.1 | |
| IBM WebSphere Service Registry and Repository | =7.0.0.4 | |
| IBM WebSphere Service Registry and Repository | =7.0.0.3 | |
| IBM WebSphere Service Registry and Repository | =7.0.0 | |
| IBM WebSphere Service Registry and Repository | =6.3.0.2 | |
| IBM WebSphere Service Registry and Repository | =7.5 | |
| IBM WebSphere Service Registry and Repository | =6.3.0 | |
| IBM WebSphere Service Registry and Repository | =6.3.0.3 | |
| IBM WebSphere Service Registry and Repository | =7.0.0.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-1357?
CVE-2011-1357 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for exploitation through cross-site scripting.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1357?
To fix CVE-2011-1357, upgrade IBM WebSphere Service Registry and Repository to versions 6.3.0.5 or later, 7.0.0.5 or later, or 7.5.0.1 or later.
Which versions of IBM WebSphere Service Registry and Repository are vulnerable to CVE-2011-1357?
Versions before 6.3.0.5, 7.0.0.5, and 7.5.0.1 of IBM WebSphere Service Registry and Repository are vulnerable to CVE-2011-1357.
What kind of attacks can be performed using CVE-2011-1357?
CVE-2011-1357 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML into the application via the User-Agent HTTP header.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2011-1357 if I cannot upgrade my system immediately?
While the primary solution is to upgrade, you may mitigate risks by validating and sanitizing the User-Agent HTTP header to prevent XSS injection.
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- version/ibm websphere service registry and repository/6.3.0.4
- version/ibm websphere service registry and repository/7.0.0
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- version/ibm websphere service registry and repository/7.0.0.2
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- version/ibm websphere service registry and repository/7.5