What is CVE-2021-39038?

CVE-2021-39038 is a vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Application Server and IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty that could allow a remote attacker to hijack the clicking action of the victim.

How does CVE-2021-39038 work?

CVE-2021-39038 works by persuading a victim to visit a malicious website, which allows a remote attacker to exploit the vulnerability and hijack the clicking action of the victim.

What is the severity of CVE-2021-39038?

The severity of CVE-2021-39038 is medium, with a severity value of 5.4.

How can a remote attacker exploit CVE-2021-39038?

A remote attacker can exploit CVE-2021-39038 by tricking a victim into visiting a malicious website.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-39038?

More information about CVE-2021-39038 can be found on the IBM X-Force Exchange website and the IBM support pages.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-39038

medium

5.4

CWE

1021

23/2/2022

24/2/2022

16/9/2024

CVE-2021-39038

First published: Wed Feb 23 2022(Updated: )

IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0 and IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty 17.0.0.3 through 22.0.0.2 could allow a remote attacker to hijack the clicking action of the victim. By persuading a victim to visit a malicious Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to hijack the victim's click actions and possibly launch further attacks against the victim. IBM X-Force ID: 213968.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Ibm Websphere Application Server	>=9.0.0.0<9.0.5.12
Ibm Websphere Application Server	>=17.0.0.3<=22.0.0.2
IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty	<=17.0.0.3 - 22.0.0.2
Ibm Websphere Application Server	<=9.0

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https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6559044

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-39038?
CVE-2021-39038 is a vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Application Server and IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty that could allow a remote attacker to hijack the clicking action of the victim.
How does CVE-2021-39038 work?
CVE-2021-39038 works by persuading a victim to visit a malicious website, which allows a remote attacker to exploit the vulnerability and hijack the clicking action of the victim.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-39038?
The severity of CVE-2021-39038 is medium, with a severity value of 5.4.
How can a remote attacker exploit CVE-2021-39038?
A remote attacker can exploit CVE-2021-39038 by tricking a victim into visiting a malicious website.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-39038?
More information about CVE-2021-39038 can be found on the IBM X-Force Exchange website and the IBM support pages.

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