IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7.0.0 through 11.7.1.6 is vulnerable to HTTP header injection, caused by improper validation of input by the HOST headers. This could allow an attacker to conduct various attacks against the vulnerable system, including cross-site scripting, cache poisoning or session hijacking.
Attack Parameters
Attack Vector
Network
Can be exploited remotely
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Privileges Required
None
No privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed
Impact Assessment
Confidentiality
Low
Partial data leak
Integrity
Low
Partial data modification
Availability
None
No disruption
CVSS Vector v3.1
Weakness Type (CWE)
Vulnerable Products 4
| Configuration | From (including) | Up to (excluding) |
|---|---|---|
|
Ibm Infosphere_Information_Server
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_information_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
|
11.7.0.0
|
<= 11.7.1.6
|
|
Ibm Aix
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
|
— | — |
|
Linux Linux_Kernel
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
|
— | — |
|
Microsoft Windows
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
|
— | — |