description: IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 could allow a local authenticated attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system, caused by improper handling of UNC paths. By scheduling a task with a specially-crafted UNC path, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code with higher privileges. IBM X-Force ID: 182808.
problem types: Gain Privileges
affected:
{
product: WebSphere Application Server
vendor: IBM
versions:
status: affected, version: 7.0
status: affected, version: 8.0
status: affected, version: 8.5
status: affected, version: 9.0
}
metrics:
cvssV3_0: [
attackComplexity: HIGH
attackVector: LOCAL
availabilityImpact: HIGH
baseScore: 7.8
baseSeverity: HIGH
confidentialityImpact: HIGH
exploitCodeMaturity: UNPROVEN
integrityImpact: HIGH
privilegesRequired: LOW
remediationLevel: OFFICIAL_FIX
reportConfidence: CONFIRMED
scope: CHANGED
temporalScore: 6.8
temporalSeverity: MEDIUM
userInteraction: NONE
vectorString: CVSS:3.0/A:H/UI:N/I:H/S:C/PR:L/AV:L/AC:H/C:H/RC:C/RL:O/E:U
version: 3.0
]