CVE-2018-1480

Name: CVE-2018-1480
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-12-12T16:29:01.013+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.13%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1480 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM BigFix Platform 9.2.0 through 9.2.14 and 9.5 through 9.5.9 does not set the 'HttpOnly' attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies. If a Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability also existed attackers may be able to get the cookie values via malicious JavaScript and then hijack the user session. EPSS estimates a 1.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM BigFix Platform 9.2.0 through 9.2.14 and 9.5 through 9.5.9 does not set the 'HttpOnly' attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies. If a Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability also existed attackers may be able to get the cookie values via malicious JavaScript and then hijack the user session. IBM X-Force ID: 140762.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.13%

62.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-384

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Bigfix Platform	>= 9.2.0, <= 9.2.14
Ibm	Bigfix Platform	>= 9.5, <= 9.5.9

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/140762VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10733605Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/140762VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10733605Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 12, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1480?

How severe is CVE-2018-1480?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1480 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1480?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST