CVE-2011-1209 describes a weak WS-Security XML encryption algorithm in IBM WebSphere Application Server versions 6.1 (before 6.1.0.39) and 7.0 (before 7.0.0.17). This vulnerability allows remote attackers to obtain plaintext data from JAX-RPC or JAX-WS Web Services requests through a decryption attack. With a CVSS score of 4.3 (medium severity), it requires medium attack complexity but does not require authentication, potentially leading to a partial compromise of confidentiality. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
6.1.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:6.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.1.0.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:6.1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.1.0.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:6.1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.1.0.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:6.1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.1.0.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:6.1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
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