CVE-2018-1778
IBM LoopBack Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
Description
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.
INFO
Published Date :
Dec. 20, 2018, 2:29 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 9, 2019, 11:39 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
Yes !
Impact Score :
5.9
Exploitability Score :
2.2
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2018-1778.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10733883 | Patch Vendor Advisory |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106313 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/148801 | VDB Entry Vendor Advisory |
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Oct. 09, 2019
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3 IBM Corporation AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jan. 07, 2019
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C) Added CVSS V3 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Changed Reference Type http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10733883 No Types Assigned http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10733883 Patch, Vendor Advisory Changed Reference Type https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/148801 No Types Assigned https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/148801 VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory Changed Reference Type http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106313 No Types Assigned http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106313 Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry Added CWE CWE-287 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:api_connect:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 5.0.8.0 up to (including) 5.0.8.4 *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:api_connect:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 2018.1.0 up to (including) 2018.4.1.0 -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Dec. 26, 2018
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106313 [No Types Assigned] -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Dec. 20, 2018
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description 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 f 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. 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.
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2018-1778 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2018-1778
weaknesses.
Exploit Prediction
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.
0.31 }} -0.06%
score
0.70152
percentile