CVE-2020-4163 (GCVE-0-2020-4163)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2020-02-04 16:45 – Updated: 2024-09-16 23:45
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0, under specialized conditions, could allow an authenticated user to create a maliciously crafted file name which would be misinterpreted as jsp content and executed. IBM X-Force ID: 174397.
Severity
CWE
- Gain Privileges
Assigner
References
2 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/1288786 | x_refsource_CONFIRM |
| https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilit… | vdb-entryx_refsource_XF |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| IBM | WebSphere Application Server |
Affected:
7.0
Affected: 8.0 Affected: 8.5 Affected: 9.0 |
Date Public
2020-02-03 00:00
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