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CVE-2018-1797: IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 using Enterprise bundle Archives (EBA) could allow...

IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 using Enterprise bundle Archives (EBA) could allow a local attacker to traverse directories on the system. By persuading a victim to extract a specially-crafted ZIP archive containing "dot dot slash" sequences (../), an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to write to arbitrary files on the system. Note: This vulnerability is known as "Zip-Slip". IBM X-Force ID: 149427.

MediumCVSS 6.3Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2018-1797 is a Zip Slip directory traversal issue in IBM WebSphere Application Server when Enterprise Bundle Archives are used. A deceived user extracting a crafted ZIP could allow arbitrary file writes on the server. The main business risk is integrity loss, service disruption, or later compromise if sensitive files are overwritten. Exposure is most likely where IBM WebSphere 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, or 9.0 processes or extracts Enterprise Bundle Archives. Systems not using EBA are less directly exposed based on the provided description. Treat as a moderate-priority remediation for WebSphere environments using EBA. It is not described as remotely exploitable or actively exploited in the provided sources, but arbitrary file write can create serious operational risk on important application servers. Mitigation focus: Review IBM advisory 10730699 for supported fixes and interim guidance.; Upgrade or patch affected WebSphere versions according to IBM guidance.; Restrict EBA archive handling to trusted administrative workflows..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
6.3 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:L/AV:L/C:N/I:H/PR:N/S:C/UI:R/E:U/RC:C/RL:O

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
6.3CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:L/AV:L/C:N/I:H/PR:N/S:C/UI:R/E:U/RC:C/RL:O1.84Primary CVE score

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Base CVSS 3.0 score

6.3Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2018-1797Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:L/AV:L/C:N/I:H/PR:N/S:C/UI:R/E:U/RC:C/RL:O

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMWebSphere Application Server7.0, 8.0, 8.5, 9.0Listed
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