IBM API Connect up to 5.0.8.2 LoopBack API improper authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in IBM API Connect up to 5.0.8.2. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component LoopBack API. Performing a manipulation results in improper authorization. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2018-1389. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM API Connect up to 5.0.8.2 (Automation Software). It has been classified as critical. This affects some unknown functionality of the component LoopBack API. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authorization vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-285. The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

IBM API Connect 5.0.0.0 through 5.0.8.2 is impacted by generated LoopBack APIs for a Model using the BelongsTo/HasMany relationship allowing unauthorized modification of information. IBM X-Force ID: 138213.

The bug was discovered 04/27/2018. The weakness was released 04/30/2018 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2018-1389 since 12/13/2017. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. A authentication is required for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 03/08/2023). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1548.002 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 3 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 104026†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-117232. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Improper authorization
CWE: CWE-285 / CWE-266
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12/13/2017 🔍
04/27/2018 +135 days 🔍
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03/08/2023 +1772 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
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CVE: CVE-2018-1389 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-1389
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-117231
X-Force: 138213
SecurityFocus: 104026

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Created: 05/01/2018 12:08
Updated: 03/08/2023 10:01
Changes: 05/01/2018 12:08 (62), 02/01/2020 15:15 (1), 03/08/2023 09:56 (3), 03/08/2023 10:01 (1)
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