Vulnerability Details : CVE-2018-1973
IBM API Connect 5.0.0.0 through 5.0.8.4 allows a user with limited 'API Administrator level access to give themselves full 'Administrator' level access through the members functionality. IBM X-Force ID: 153914.
Products affected by CVE-2018-1973
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:api_connect:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2018-1973
0.14%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 50 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2018-1973
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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9.0
|
HIGH | AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C |
8.0
|
10.0
|
NIST | |
|
7.2
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.2
|
5.9
|
NIST | |
|
7.2
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.2
|
5.9
|
IBM Corporation |
CWE ids for CVE-2018-1973
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The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2018-1973
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106281
IBM API Connect CVE-2018-1973 Remote Privilege Escalation VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10788339
IBM Security Bulletin: IBM API Connect V5 - Admin Users Can Elevate Own Permissions (CVE-2018-1973)Patch;Vendor Advisory
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/153914
IBM API Connect privilege escalation CVE-2018-1973 Vulnerability ReportVDB Entry;Vendor Advisory
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