VDB-127012 · CVE-2018-17948 · GCVE-0-2018-17948

Access Manager Identity Provider up to 4.4 SP2 redirect

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6.3	$0-$5k	0.00

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Access Manager Identity Provider up to 4.4 SP2 and classified as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to redirect. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2018-17948. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Access Manager Identity Provider up to 4.4 SP2 (Access Management Software) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a redirect vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-601. A web application accepts a user-controlled input that specifies a link to an external site, and uses that link in a Redirect. This simplifies phishing attacks. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

An open redirect vulnerability exists in the Access Manager Identity Provider prior to 4.4 SP3.

The bug was discovered 11/17/2018. The weakness was disclosed 11/20/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at support.microfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-17948 since 10/03/2018. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1204.001.

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 $0-$5k.

Applying the patch 4.4 SP3 is able to eliminate this problem.

Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Access Management Software

Name

Access Manager Identity Provider

Version

4.4 SP2

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4

VulDB Base Score: 7.1
VulDB Temp Score: 6.8
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 6.1
NVD Vector: 🔍

CVSSv2info

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Redirect
CWE: CWE-601
CAPEC: 🔍
ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Patch: 4.4 SP3

Timelineinfo

10/03/2018 🔍
11/17/2018 +45 days 🔍
11/20/2018 +3 days 🔍
11/20/2018 +0 days 🔍
11/20/2018 +0 days 🔍
04/14/2020 +511 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: support.microfocus.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-17948 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-17948
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-127012

Entryinfo

Created: 11/20/2018 22:34
Updated: 04/14/2020 09:28
Changes: 11/20/2018 22:34 (58), 04/14/2020 09:28 (1)
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