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CVE-2018-1973

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 2.30%

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CVE-2018-1973 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 2.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.0
7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability
2.30%

81.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
IbmApi Connect>= 5.0.0.0, <= 5.0.8.4

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 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.
How severe is CVE-2018-1973?
CVE-2018-1973 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1973?
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