CVE-2013-4053 describes a vulnerability in the WS-Security implementation of IBM WebSphere Application Server (versions 6.1, 7.0, 8.0, 8.5) and its Feature Pack for Web Services. When a trust store is configured for XML Digital Signatures, the system fails to properly verify X.509 certificates, allowing remote attackers to gain privileged access. With a CVSS score of 6.8 (medium severity), this vulnerability can be exploited remotely with medium attack complexity, potentially leading to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
8.5.0.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:8.5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
8.5.0.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:8.5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
8.5.0.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:8.5.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
8.5.5.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:8.5.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
7.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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