IBM DataPower Gateway up to 7.6.0.8 XML Data xml external entity reference

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A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in IBM DataPower Gateway up to 7.6.0.8. This affects an unknown function of the component XML Data Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to xml external entity reference. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2018-1669. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists.

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A vulnerability classified as critical was found in IBM DataPower Gateway up to 7.6.0.8. This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality of the component XML Data Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a xml external entity reference vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-611. The product processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

IBM DataPower Gateway 7.1.0.0 - 7.1.0.23, 7.2.0.0 - 7.2.0.21, 7.5.0.0 - 7.5.0.16, 7.5.1.0 - 7.5.1.15, 7.5.2.0 - 7.5.2.15, and 7.6.0.0 - 7.6.0.8 as well as IBM DataPower Gateway CD 7.7.0.0 - 7.7.1.2 are vulnerable to a XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources. IBM X-Force ID: 144950.

The bug was discovered 09/20/2018. The weakness was disclosed 09/25/2018 (Website). The advisory is available at exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-1669 since 12/12/2017. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. A single authentication is required for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 05/19/2023). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 5 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.

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Vendor

• IBM

Name

• DataPower Gateway

Version

• 7.1.0.0
• 7.1.0.1
• 7.1.0.2
• 7.1.0.3
• 7.1.0.4
• 7.1.0.5
• 7.1.0.6
• 7.1.0.7
• 7.1.0.8
• 7.1.0.9
• 7.1.0.10
• 7.1.0.11
• 7.1.0.12
• 7.1.0.13
• 7.1.0.14
• 7.1.0.15
• 7.1.0.16
• 7.1.0.17
• 7.1.0.18
• 7.1.0.19
• 7.1.0.20
• 7.1.0.21
• 7.1.0.22
• 7.1.0.23
• 7.2.0.0
• 7.2.0.1
• 7.2.0.2
• 7.2.0.3
• 7.2.0.4
• 7.2.0.5
• 7.2.0.6
• 7.2.0.7
• 7.2.0.8
• 7.2.0.9
• 7.2.0.10
• 7.2.0.11
• 7.2.0.12
• 7.2.0.13
• 7.2.0.14
• 7.2.0.15
• 7.2.0.16
• 7.2.0.17
• 7.2.0.18
• 7.2.0.19
• 7.2.0.20
• 7.2.0.21
• 7.5.0.0
• 7.5.0.1
• 7.5.0.2
• 7.5.0.3
• 7.5.0.4
• 7.5.0.5
• 7.5.0.6
• 7.5.0.7
• 7.5.0.8
• 7.5.0.9
• 7.5.0.10
• 7.5.0.11
• 7.5.0.12
• 7.5.0.13
• 7.5.0.14
• 7.5.0.15
• 7.5.0.16
• 7.5.1.0
• 7.5.1.1
• 7.5.1.2
• 7.5.1.3
• 7.5.1.4
• 7.5.1.5
• 7.5.1.6
• 7.5.1.7
• 7.5.1.8
• 7.5.1.9
• 7.5.1.10
• 7.5.1.11
• 7.5.1.12
• 7.5.1.13
• 7.5.1.14
• 7.5.1.15
• 7.5.2.0
• 7.5.2.1
• 7.5.2.2
• 7.5.2.3
• 7.5.2.4
• 7.5.2.5
• 7.5.2.6
• 7.5.2.7
• 7.5.2.8
• 7.5.2.9
• 7.5.2.10
• 7.5.2.11
• 7.5.2.12
• 7.5.2.13
• 7.5.2.14
• 7.5.2.15
• 7.6.0.0
• 7.6.0.1
• 7.6.0.2
• 7.6.0.3
• 7.6.0.4
• 7.6.0.5
• 7.6.0.6
• 7.6.0.7
• 7.6.0.8

License

• commercial

Website

• Vendor: https://www.ibm.com/

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