Test ID:	1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.807650
Category:	Web Servers
Title:	IBM WebSphere Application Server Privilege Escalation Vulnerability (Apr 2016)
Summary:	IBM WebSphere Application Server is prone to a privilege; escalation vulnerability.
Description:	Summary: IBM WebSphere Application Server is prone to a privilege escalation vulnerability. Vulnerability Insight: The flaws is due to the user roles not being handled properly. Vulnerability Impact: Successful exploitation will allow local attackers to gain elevated privileges on the system. Affected Software/OS: IBM WebSphere Application Server version 7.0.x, 8.0.x and 8.5.x prior to 8.5.5.6. Solution: Update to version 8.5.5.6 or later. Apply WebSphere Virtual Enterprise Fix Pack 6 (7.0.0.6) or later for versions 7.0 and 8.0. CVSS Score: 4.4 CVSS Vector: AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Cross-Ref:	Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2015-1946 AIX APAR: PI35180 http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PI35180 BugTraq ID: 75496 http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75496
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