Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an older IBM WebSphere Application Server XSS flaw. A remote attacker could cause vulnerable servers to return injected script or HTML in HTTP response data. Business risk depends on whether affected WAS versions still run in reachable environments. Exposure is most likely in legacy IBM WebSphere Application Server deployments, especially 7.0, 8.0, or early 8.5 installations that were not updated to the fixed levels. Treat as a legacy-platform cleanup item with moderate urgency. Prioritize internet-facing or user-facing WAS systems first, because remote XSS can create account, session, and trust risks. Mitigation focus: Inventory IBM WebSphere Application Server versions across production and non-production environments.; Update WAS 7.0 to 7.0.0.31 or later where applicable.; Update WAS 8.0 to 8.0.0.8 or later where applicable..
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- was-cve20135417-response-xss(87479)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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