CVE-2014-4770: XSS

Published Sep 23, 2014
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Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 6.x through 6.1.0.47, 7.0 before 7.0.0.35, 8.0 before 8.0.0.10, and 8.5 before 8.5.5.4 allows remote authenticated administrators to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URL.

Affected Software

120 affected components
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.0.1
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.0.2
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.0.3
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.1
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.1.1
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.1.2
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.1.3
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.1.5
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.1.7
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.1.9
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.1.11
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.1.13
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.1.15
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.1.17
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.1
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.2
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.3
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.4
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.5
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.6
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.7
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.9
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.11
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.13
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.15
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.17
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.19
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.22
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.23
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.24
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.25
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.27
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.28
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.29
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.30
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.31
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.32
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.33
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.35
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.37
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.39
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.41
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.0.2.43
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.0
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.1
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.2
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.3
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.5
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.7
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.9
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.11
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.12
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.13
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.14
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.15
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.17
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.19
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.21
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.23
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.25
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.27
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.29
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.31
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.33
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.35
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.37
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.39
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.41
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.43
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.45
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=6.1.0.47
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=7.0.0.31
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.33
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=8.0.0.8
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=8.0.0.9
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
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=8.5.5.2
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=8.5.5.3

Remediation

Patch Available

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21682767

Event History

Sep 23, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-4770?

The severity of CVE-2014-4770 is considered medium due to its potential for exploitation through cross-site scripting.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-4770?

To fix CVE-2014-4770, upgrade your IBM WebSphere Application Server to a version above the affected versions listed in the vulnerability report.

3

Which versions of IBM WebSphere Application Server are affected by CVE-2014-4770?

CVE-2014-4770 affects IBM WebSphere Application Server versions 6.x through 8.5.5.3 before the specified fix releases.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-4770?

CVE-2014-4770 is classified as a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2014-4770 be exploited by unauthenticated users?

CVE-2014-4770 requires remote authenticated administrators to exploit the vulnerability via a crafted URL.

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