CVE-2011-1357 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published 11 Aug 2011 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script via the User-Agent header in the IBM WebSphere Service Registry and Repository web UI.

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-2011-1357?

CVE-2011-1357 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Aug 2011. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in agentDetect.jsp in the web UI in IBM WebSphere Service Registry and Repository (WSRR) 6.3 before 6.3.0.5, 7.0 before 7.0.0.5, and 7.5 before 7.5.0.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the User-Agent HTTP header.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-1357?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Websphere Service Registry and Repository.

How do I fix CVE-2011-1357?

No fix has been published for CVE-2011-1357 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2011-1357 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-1357 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x3qx-m9p3-wj5r.