CVE-2013-0542
UnknownEPSS 1.81%
Last modified
CVE-2013-0542 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Administrative console in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 6.1 before 6.1.0.47, 7.0 before 7.0.0.29, 8.0 before 8.0.0.6, and 8.5 before 8.5.0.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via crafted field values.. EPSS estimates a 1.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Administrative console in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 6.1 before 6.1.0.47, 7.0 before 7.0.0.29, 8.0 before 8.0.0.6, and 8.5 before 8.5.0.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via crafted field values.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | <= 6.1.0.45 |
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | 6.1.0 |
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | 6.1.0.0 |
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | 6.1.0.1 |
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | 6.1.0.2 |
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | 6.1.0.3 |
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | 6.1.0.5 |
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | 6.1.0.7 |
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | 6.1.0.9 |
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | 6.1.0.11 |
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | 6.1.0.12 |
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | 6.1.0.13 |
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | 6.1.0.14 |
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | 6.1.0.15 |
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | 6.1.0.17 |
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | 6.1.0.19 |
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | 6.1.0.21 |
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | 6.1.0.23 |
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | 6.1.0.25 |
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | 6.1.0.27 |
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | 6.1.0.29 |
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | 6.1.0.31 |
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | 6.1.0.33 |
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | 6.1.0.35 |
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | 6.1.0.37 |
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | 6.1.0.39 |
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | 6.1.0.41 |
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | 6.1.0.43 |
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | 7.0.0.1 |
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | 7.0.0.2 |
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | 7.0.0.3 |
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | 7.0.0.4 |
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | 7.0.0.5 |
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | 7.0.0.6 |
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | 7.0.0.7 |
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | 7.0.0.8 |
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | 7.0.0.9 |
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | 7.0.0.11 |
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | 7.0.0.13 |
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | 7.0.0.15 |
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | 7.0.0.17 |
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | 7.0.0.19 |
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | 7.0.0.21 |
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | 7.0.0.23 |
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | 7.0.0.25 |
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | 7.0.0.27 |
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | 8.0.0.0 |
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | 8.0.0.1 |
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | 8.0.0.2 |
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | 8.0.0.3 |
Showing 50 of 54 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.
References
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?&uid=swg21632423Vendor Advisory
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?&uid=swg21632423Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2013-0542?
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Administrative console in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 6.1 before 6.1.0.47, 7.0 before 7.0.0.29, 8.0 before 8.0.0.6, and 8.5 before 8.5.0.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via crafted field values.
How severe is CVE-2013-0542?
Severity scoring for CVE-2013-0542 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2013-0542?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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