CVE-2007-5944

IBM WebSphere Application Server <5.1.1.17 - XSS

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2007-5944. PoCs published by anonymous.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Application Server by injecting a malicious script via the 'Expect' HTTP header. The script is reflected in error messages, potentially allowing cookie theft or other attacks.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Servlet Engine / Web Container in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 5.1.1.4 through 5.1.1.16 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Expect HTTP header. NOTE: this might be the same issue as CVE-2006-3918, but there are insufficient details to be sure.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by anonymous · textremotemultiple
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/30768

This exploit demonstrates a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Application Server by injecting a malicious script via the 'Expect' HTTP header. The script is reflected in error messages, potentially allowing cookie theft or other attacks.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Xss
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: IBM WebSphere Application Server
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Target server running vulnerable IBM WebSphere Application Server · Ability to send crafted HTTP requests to the target
MITRE ATT&CK
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 18, 2026 Full analysis →

References (7)

Core 7
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26457
Various Sources x_refsource_confirm
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24017314
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/27674
Third Party Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3680
Various Sources vendor-advisory x_refsource_aixapar
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PK51068
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://osvdb.org/38700
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_sectrack
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018963

Scores

EPSS 0.0253
EPSS Percentile 85.6%

Details

CWE
CWE-79
Status published
Products (13)
ibm/websphere_application_server 5.1.1.4
ibm/websphere_application_server 5.1.1.5
ibm/websphere_application_server 5.1.1.6
ibm/websphere_application_server 5.1.1.7
ibm/websphere_application_server 5.1.1.8
ibm/websphere_application_server 5.1.1.9
ibm/websphere_application_server 5.1.1.10
ibm/websphere_application_server 5.1.1.11
ibm/websphere_application_server 5.1.1.12
ibm/websphere_application_server 5.1.1.13
... and 3 more
Published Nov 14, 2007
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026