CVE-2018-1778

low-risk
Published 2018-12-20

IBM LoopBack (IBM API Connect 2018.1, 2018.4.1, 5.0.8.0, and 5.0.8.4) could allow an attacker to bypass authentication if the AccessToken Model is exposed over a REST API, it is then possible for anyone to create an AccessToken for any User provided they know the userId and can hence get access to the other user’s data / access to their privileges (if the user happens to be an Admin for example). IBM X-Force ID: 148801.

Do I need to act?

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0.35% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
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CVSS 7.7/10 High
NETWORK / HIGH complexity

Affected Products (1)

Affected Vendors

Ibm

References (6)

Patch http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10733883
Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106313
VDB Entry https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/148801
Patch http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10733883
Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106313
VDB Entry https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/148801
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low-risk
Severity 23/34 · High
Exploitability 1/34 · Minimal
Exposure 5/34 · Minimal