CVE-2018-1672
UnknownEPSS 1.16%
Last modified
CVE-2018-1672 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM WebSphere Portal 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 may fail to set the correct user context in certain impersonation scenarios, which can allow a user to act with the identity of a different user. IBM X-Force ID: 144958.. EPSS estimates a 1.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM WebSphere Portal 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 may fail to set the correct user context in certain impersonation scenarios, which can allow a user to act with the identity of a different user. IBM X-Force ID: 144958.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Websphere Portal | 7.0.0.0 |
| Ibm | Websphere Portal | 7.0.0.1 |
| Ibm | Websphere Portal | 7.0.0.2 |
| Ibm | Websphere Portal | 8.0.0.0 |
| Ibm | Websphere Portal | 8.0.0.1 |
| Ibm | Websphere Portal | 8.5.0.0 |
| Ibm | Websphere Portal | 9.0.0.0 |
References
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041766Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/144958VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10716981Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041766Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/144958VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10716981Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-1672?
IBM WebSphere Portal 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 may fail to set the correct user context in certain impersonation scenarios, which can allow a user to act with the identity of a different user. IBM X-Force ID: 144958.
How severe is CVE-2018-1672?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1672 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1672?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2018-1672?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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