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5.4

IBM WebSphere Admin Console can run malicious scripts

CVE-2019-4270 · published 7 years ago
Summary

The administrative web interface of IBM WebSphere Application Server versions 7.0, 8.0, 8.5 and 9.0 lets an attacker inject custom JavaScript code. This could change what the page does or reveal login details while a legitimate user is logged in. Apply the latest IBM security patch or update to a protected version as soon as possible.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
ibm websphere_application_server >= 7.0.0.0, <= 7.0.0.45
>= 8.0.0.0, <= 8.0.0.15
>= 8.5.0.0, <= 8.5.5.16
>= 9.0.0.0, <= 9.0.5.0
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 Admin Console is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus al...
IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 Admin Console is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session. IBM X-Force ID: 160203.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
5.4 Medium
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-79Cross-site Scripting (XSS)
Timeline
Published17 Sep 2019
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2019-4270 · NVD
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