CVE-2018-1926: IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 Admin Console is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery, caused by improper validation of us...

Description

IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 Admin Console is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. By persuading a user to visit a malicious URL, a remote attacker could send a specially-crafted request. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to perform CSRF attack and update available applications. IBM X-Force ID: 152992.

Metrics

CVSS 3.0

4.3/10

CVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:L/AV:N/C:N/I:L/PR:N/S:U/UI:R/E:U/RC:C/RL:O

EPSS Probability

1.19%

63.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-352

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	>= 7.0.0.0, <= 7.0.0.45
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	>= 8.0.0.0, <= 8.0.0.15
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	>= 8.5.0.0, <= 8.5.5.14
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	>= 9.0.0.0, <= 9.0.0.9

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106204Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/152992VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10742301Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106204Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/152992VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10742301Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1926?

IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 Admin Console is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. By persuading a user to visit a malicious URL, a remote attacker could send a specially-crafted request. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to perform CSRF attack and update available applications. IBM X-Force ID: 152992.

How severe is CVE-2018-1926?

CVE-2018-1926 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1926?

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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