CVE-2009-0508 Information disclosure in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files from WAR archives in IBM WebSphere Application Server via the Servlet Engine or administrative console.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2009-0508?
CVE-2009-0508 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Application Server, published on 16 Mar 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Servlet Engine/Web Container and JSP components in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 5.1.0, 5.1.1.19, 6.0.2 before 6.0.2.35, 6.1 before 6.1.0.23, and 7.0 before 7.0.0.3 allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files contained in war files in (1) web-inf, (2) meta-inf, and unspecified other directories via unknown vectors, related to (a) web-based applications and (b) the administrative console.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0508?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Websphere Application Server.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0508?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-0508 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2009-0508 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-0508 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Websphere Application Server
Sources
Also known as GHSA-953q-pp3w-6gv5.