Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an authenticated cross-site scripting issue in the IBM WebSphere Application Server administrative console. A logged-in remote user could inject script or HTML through unspecified console vectors. Business risk is concentrated where old WebSphere admin consoles remain reachable by broad internal users or exposed management networks. Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running affected WebSphere 8.0 or 8.5 releases and allowing authenticated access to the administrative console. Internet-facing or widely reachable admin consoles increase practical risk, but the sources do not identify unauthenticated exposure. Prioritize remediation for exposed or broadly accessible WebSphere administrative consoles. This is not evidenced as actively exploited here, but management-console XSS can support credential theft or administrative session abuse when an attacker already has authenticated access. Mitigation focus: Upgrade WebSphere Application Server to 8.0.0.7, 8.5.5.1, or later supported guidance.; Review IBM advisory PM81571 and related IBM support guidance for applicable fixes.; Restrict administrative console access to trusted management networks and authorized administrators..
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- was-cve20134004-xss(85268)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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