CVE-2008-4283: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-4283: CRLF injection vulnerability in the WebContainer component in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 5.1.1....

CRLF injection vulnerability in the WebContainer component in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 5.1.1.19 and earlier 5.1.x versions allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTTP headers and conduct HTTP response splitting attacks via unspecified vectors.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 10:08 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old IBM WebSphere Application Server WebContainer issue. A remote attacker could manipulate HTTP responses by injecting extra headers, potentially enabling response splitting. The public bundle does not provide a CVSS score, proof of exploitation, or a specific fixed version, so urgency depends on whether legacy WebSphere 5.1.x is still present. Exposure is most likely in environments still running IBM WebSphere Application Server 5.1.x, especially where the WebContainer processes untrusted HTTP traffic. Modern environments without WAS 5.1.x are unlikely to be affected based on the supplied sources. Treat this as a legacy-platform risk. It should be prioritized if WebSphere 5.1.x remains in production or externally reachable. If no such systems exist, document non-exposure and close as not applicable. Mitigation focus: Inventory for IBM WebSphere Application Server 5.1.x and version 5.1.1.19 or earlier.; Review IBM APAR SE35864 and PK69929 for vendor-supported remediation guidance.; Apply IBM-provided fixes only after confirming the affected platform and version..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 11:23 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Feb 10, 2009, 22:13 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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websphere-webcontainer-response-splitting(47199)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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