IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0.0.x <= 7.0.0.45 / 8.0.0.x <= 8.0.0.15 / 8.5.x < 8.5.5.14 / 9.0.x <= 9.0.0.9 Multiple Vulnerabilities (711865) - Nessus

High Plugin ID: 141566

This page contains detailed information about the IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0.0.x <= 7.0.0.45 / 8.0.0.x <= 8.0.0.15 / 8.5.x < 8.5.5.14 / 9.0.x <= 9.0.0.9 Multiple Vulnerabilities (711865) Nessus plugin including available exploits and PoCs found on GitHub, in Metasploit or Exploit-DB for verifying of this vulnerability.

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Plugin Overview
Vulnerability Information

Synopsis
Description
Solution

Public Exploits
Risk Information
Plugin Source
How to Run
References
Version

Plugin Overview

ID: 141566
Name: IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0.0.x <= 7.0.0.45 / 8.0.0.x <= 8.0.0.15 / 8.5.x < 8.5.5.14 / 9.0.x <= 9.0.0.9 Multiple Vulnerabilities (711865)
Filename: websphere_711865.nasl
Vulnerability Published: 2018-06-21
This Plugin Published: 2020-10-20
Last Modification Time: 2020-11-30
Plugin Version: 1.4
Plugin Type: combined
Plugin Family: Web Servers
Dependencies: ibm_enum_products.nbin, ibm_websphere_application_server_nix_installed.nbin, websphere_detect.nasl
Required KB Items [?]: installed_sw/IBM WebSphere Application Server, Settings/ParanoidReport

Vulnerability Information

Severity: High
Vulnerability Published: 2018-06-21
Patch Published: 2018-06-21
CVE [?]: CVE-2012-1007, CVE-2014-0114, CVE-2016-1181, CVE-2016-1182
CPE [?]: cpe:/a:ibm:websphere_application_server
Exploited by Malware: True

Synopsis

The remote web application server is affected by multiple vulnerabilities

Description

The IBM WebSphere Application Server running on the remote host is version 7.0.0.x through 7.0.0.45, 8.0.0.x through 8.0.0.15, 8.5.0.x prior to 8.5.5.14 or 9.0.x prior to 9.0.0.9. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities related to Apache Struts, including the following:

- Apache Commons BeanUtils, as distributed in lib/commons-beanutils-1.8.0.jar in Apache Struts 1.x through 1.3.10 and in other products requiring commons-beanutils through 1.9.2, does not suppress the class property, which allows remote attackers to manipulate the ClassLoader and execute arbitrary code via the class parameter, as demonstrated by the passing of this parameter to the getClass method of the ActionForm object in Struts 1. (CVE-2014-0114)

- ActionServlet.java in Apache Struts 1 1.x through 1.3.10 mishandles multithreaded access to an ActionForm instance, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (unexpected memory access) via a multipart request, a related issue to CVE-2015-0899. (CVE-2016-1181)

- ActionServlet.java in Apache Struts 1 1.x through 1.3.10 does not properly restrict the Validator configuration, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks or cause a denial of service via crafted input, a related issue to CVE-2015-0899. (CVE-2016-1182)

Note that Nessus has not tested for this issue but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.

Solution

Upgrade to IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5.5.14, 9.0.0.9, or later. Alternatively, upgrade to the minimal fix pack levels required by the interim fix and then apply Interim Fix PI97162.

Public Exploits

Target Network Port(s): N/A
Target Asset(s): N/A
Exploit Available: True (Metasploit Framework, Exploit-DB, GitHub)
Exploit Ease: Exploits are available

Here's the list of publicly known exploits and PoCs for verifying the IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0.0.x <= 7.0.0.45 / 8.0.0.x <= 8.0.0.15 / 8.5.x < 8.5.5.14 / 9.0.x <= 9.0.0.9 Multiple Vulnerabilities (711865) vulnerability:

Metasploit: exploit/multi/http/struts_code_exec_classloader
[Apache Struts ClassLoader Manipulation Remote Code Execution]
Exploit-DB: exploits/multiple/remote/41690.rb
[EDB-41690: Apache Struts < 1.3.10 / < 2.3.16.2 - ClassLoader Manipulation Remote Code Execution (Metasploit)]
GitHub: https://github.com/aenlr/strutt-cve-2014-0114
[CVE-2014-0114]
GitHub: https://github.com/ian4hu/super-pom
[CVE-2014-0114]
GitHub: https://github.com/rgielen/struts1filter
[CVE-2014-0114: A request parameter filter solution for Struts 1 CVE-2014-0114 based on the work of ...]
GitHub: https://github.com/stevegy/jmap
[CVE-2014-0114]
GitHub: https://github.com/vikasvns2000/StrutsExample
[CVE-2014-0114]
GitHub: https://github.com/zema1/oracle-vuln-crawler
[CVE-2014-0114]
GitHub: https://github.com/ricedu/struts1-patch
[CVE-2014-0114: Struts1 CVE-2014-0114 classLoader manipulation vulnerability patch]

Before running any exploit against any system, make sure you are authorized by the owner of the target system(s) to perform such activity. In any other case, this would be considered as an illegal activity.

WARNING: Beware of using unverified exploits from sources such as GitHub or Exploit-DB. These exploits and PoCs could contain malware. For more information, see how to use exploits safely.

Risk Information

CVSS Score Source [?]: CVE-2014-0114
CVSS V2 Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P/E:H/RL:OF/RC:C

CVSS Base Score:	7.5 (High)
Impact Subscore:	6.4
Exploitability Subscore:	10.0
CVSS Temporal Score:	6.5 (Medium)
CVSS Environmental Score:	NA (None)
Modified Impact Subscore:	NA
Overall CVSS Score:	6.5 (Medium)

CVSS V3 Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:H/RL:O/RC:C

CVSS Base Score:	8.3 (High)
Impact Subscore:	3.7
Exploitability Subscore:	3.9
CVSS Temporal Score:	7.9 (High)
CVSS Environmental Score:	NA (None)
Modified Impact Subscore:	NA
Overall CVSS Score:	7.9 (High)

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Plugin Source

##
# (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
##

include('compat.inc');

if (description)
{
  script_id(141566);
  script_version("1.4");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_modification_date", value:"2020/11/30");

  script_cve_id(
    "CVE-2012-1007",
    "CVE-2014-0114",
    "CVE-2016-1181",
    "CVE-2016-1182"
  );

  script_name(english:"IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0.0.x <= 7.0.0.45 / 8.0.0.x <= 8.0.0.15 / 8.5.x < 8.5.5.14 / 9.0.x <= 9.0.0.9 Multiple Vulnerabilities (711865)");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"synopsis", value:
"The remote web application server is affected by multiple vulnerabilities");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"description", value:
"The IBM WebSphere Application Server running on the remote host is version 7.0.0.x through 7.0.0.45, 8.0.0.x through
8.0.0.15, 8.5.0.x prior to 8.5.5.14 or 9.0.x prior to 9.0.0.9. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities
related to Apache Struts, including the following:

  - Apache Commons BeanUtils, as distributed in lib/commons-beanutils-1.8.0.jar in Apache Struts 1.x through
    1.3.10 and in other products requiring commons-beanutils through 1.9.2, does not suppress the class
    property, which allows remote attackers to manipulate the ClassLoader and execute arbitrary code via the
    class parameter, as demonstrated by the passing of this parameter to the getClass method of the ActionForm
    object in Struts 1. (CVE-2014-0114)

  - ActionServlet.java in Apache Struts 1 1.x through 1.3.10 mishandles multithreaded access to an ActionForm
    instance, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (unexpected
    memory access) via a multipart request, a related issue to CVE-2015-0899. (CVE-2016-1181)

  - ActionServlet.java in Apache Struts 1 1.x through 1.3.10 does not properly restrict the Validator
    configuration, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks or cause a
    denial of service via crafted input, a related issue to CVE-2015-0899. (CVE-2016-1182)

Note that Nessus has not tested for this issue but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version
number.");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/711865");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:
"Upgrade to IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5.5.14, 9.0.0.9, or later. Alternatively, upgrade to the minimal fix pack
levels required by the interim fix and then apply Interim Fix PI97162.");
  script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P");
  script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:H/RL:OF/RC:C");
  script_set_cvss3_base_vector("CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L");
  script_set_cvss3_temporal_vector("CVSS:3.0/E:H/RL:O/RC:C");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cvss_score_source", value:"CVE-2014-0114");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"Exploits are available");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_available", value:"true");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploited_by_malware", value:"true");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"metasploit_name", value:'Apache Struts ClassLoader Manipulation Remote Code Execution');
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_framework_metasploit", value:"true");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2018/06/21");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2018/06/21");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2020/10/20");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"potential_vulnerability", value:"true");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"combined");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"agent", value:"all");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/a:ibm:websphere_application_server");
  script_end_attributes();

  script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
  script_family(english:"Web Servers");

  script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2020 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.");

  script_dependencies("websphere_detect.nasl", "ibm_enum_products.nbin", "ibm_websphere_application_server_nix_installed.nbin");
  script_require_keys("installed_sw/IBM WebSphere Application Server", "Settings/ParanoidReport");

  exit(0);
}

include('vcf.inc');

# Only vulnerable when using the optiona UDDI.ear
if (report_paranoia < 2)
  audit(AUDIT_PARANOID);

app = 'IBM WebSphere Application Server';
fix = 'Interim Fix PI97162';

app_info = vcf::combined_get_app_info(app:app);
vcf::check_granularity(app_info:app_info, sig_segments:4);

# If the detection is only remote, Source will be set, and we should require paranoia
if (!empty_or_null(app_info['Source']) && app_info['Source'] != 'unknown' && report_paranoia < 2)
  audit(AUDIT_PARANOID);

if ('PI97162' >< app_info['Fixes'])
  audit(AUDIT_INST_VER_NOT_VULN, app);

constraints = [
  {'min_version':'7.0.0.0', 'max_version':'7.0.0.45', 'fixed_version':fix},
  {'min_version':'8.0.0.0', 'max_version':'8.0.0.15', 'fixed_version':fix},
  {'min_version':'8.5.0.0', 'max_version':'8.5.5.13', 'fixed_version':'8.5.5.14 or ' + fix},
  {'min_version':'9.0.0.0', 'max_version':'9.0.0.8', 'fixed_version':'9.0.0.9 or ' + fix}
];

vcf::check_version_and_report(
  app_info:app_info,
  constraints:constraints,
  severity:SECURITY_HOLE
);

The latest version of this script can be found in these locations depending on your platform:

Linux / Unix:
/opt/nessus/lib/nessus/plugins/websphere_711865.nasl
Windows:
C:\ProgramData\Tenable\Nessus\nessus\plugins\websphere_711865.nasl
Mac OS X:
/Library/Nessus/run/lib/nessus/plugins/websphere_711865.nasl

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How to Run

Here is how to run the IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0.0.x <= 7.0.0.45 / 8.0.0.x <= 8.0.0.15 / 8.5.x < 8.5.5.14 / 9.0.x <= 9.0.0.9 Multiple Vulnerabilities (711865) as a standalone plugin via the Nessus web user interface (https://localhost:8834/):

Click to start a New Scan.
Select Advanced Scan.
Navigate to the Plugins tab.
On the top right corner click to Disable All plugins.
On the left side table select Web Servers plugin family.
On the right side table select IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0.0.x <= 7.0.0.45 / 8.0.0.x <= 8.0.0.15 / 8.5.x < 8.5.5.14 / 9.0.x <= 9.0.0.9 Multiple Vulnerabilities (711865) plugin ID 141566.
Specify the target on the Settings tab and click to Save the scan.
Run the scan.

Here are a few examples of how to run the plugin in the command line. Note that the examples below demonstrate the usage on the Linux / Unix platform.

Basic usage:

/opt/nessus/bin/nasl websphere_711865.nasl -t <IP/HOST>

Run the plugin with audit trail message on the console:

/opt/nessus/bin/nasl -a websphere_711865.nasl -t <IP/HOST>

Run the plugin with trace script execution written to the console (useful for debugging):

/opt/nessus/bin/nasl -T - websphere_711865.nasl -t <IP/HOST>

Run the plugin with using a state file for the target and updating it (useful for running multiple plugins on the target):

/opt/nessus/bin/nasl -K /tmp/state websphere_711865.nasl -t <IP/HOST>

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References

See also:

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Version

This page has been produced using Nessus Professional 10.1.2 (#68) LINUX, Plugin set 202205072148.
Plugin file websphere_711865.nasl version 1.4. For more plugins, visit the Nessus Plugin Library.

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Vulnerability Information

Synopsis

Description

Solution

Public Exploits

Risk Information

Plugin Source

How to Run

References

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