CVE-2013-5414: Low severity ibm websphere application server feature pack for web services vulnerability

Published Nov 16, 2013
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Updated

The migration functionality in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 7.0 before 7.0.0.31, 8.0 before 8.0.0.8, and 8.5 before 8.5.5.1 does not properly support the distinction between the admin role and the adminsecmanager role, which allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges in opportunistic circumstances by accessing resources in between a migration and a role evaluation.

Affected Software

39 affected components
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.1
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.2
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.3
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.4
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.5
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.6
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.7
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.8
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.9
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.10
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.11
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.12
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.13
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.14
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.15
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.16
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.17
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.18
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.19
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.21
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.22
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.23
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.24
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.25
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.27
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.29
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=8.0.0.0
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=8.0.0.1
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=8.0.0.2
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=8.0.0.3
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=8.0.0.4
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=8.0.0.5
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=8.0.0.6
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=8.0.0.7
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=8.5.0.0
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=8.5.0.1
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=8.5.0.2
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=8.5.5.0

Event History

Nov 16, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-5414?

The severity of CVE-2013-5414 is classified as moderate.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-5414?

To fix CVE-2013-5414, upgrade IBM WebSphere Application Server to version 7.0.0.31, 8.0.0.8, or 8.5.5.1 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-5414?

CVE-2013-5414 is a privilege escalation vulnerability.

4

What products are affected by CVE-2013-5414?

CVE-2013-5414 affects IBM WebSphere Application Server versions 7.0, 8.0, and 8.5 prior to the specified patches.

5

Who is impacted by CVE-2013-5414?

Remote authenticated users could exploit CVE-2013-5414 to gain elevated privileges.

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