medium
4.3
CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2014-6167: XSS

First published: Thu Dec 18 2014(Updated: )

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the URL rewriting feature in IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.x before 7.0.0.37, 8.0.x before 8.0.0.10, and 8.5.x before 8.5.5.4 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URL.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
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=7.0.0.32
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.33
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.34
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.35
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=8.5.5.1
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-6167?

    CVE-2014-6167 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-6167?

    To fix CVE-2014-6167, upgrade to IBM WebSphere Application Server version 7.0.0.37, 8.0.0.10, or 8.5.5.4 or later.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-6167?

    CVE-2014-6167 affects IBM WebSphere Application Server versions 7.x before 7.0.0.37, 8.0.x before 8.0.0.10, and 8.5.x before 8.5.5.4.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-6167?

    CVE-2014-6167 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML.

  • Can CVE-2014-6167 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2014-6167 can be exploited remotely by attackers through crafted URLs.

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