IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5/9.0 access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5/9.0. It has been rated as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code. Performing a manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2018-1901. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5/9.0 (Application Server Software). This affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-264. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5 and 9.0 could allow a remote attacker to temporarily gain elevated privileges on the system, caused by incorrect cached value being used. IBM X-Force ID: 152530.

The bug was discovered 12/10/2018. The weakness was released 12/12/2018 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2018-1901 since 12/13/2017. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The successful exploitation requires a authentication. 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 06/18/2023). The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 2 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 371594 (IBM WebSphere Application Server Potential Privilege Escalation Vulnerability(ibm10738727)).

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

Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-127912. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.7

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VulDB Temp Score: 6.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

12/13/2017 🔍
12/10/2018 +362 days 🔍
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06/18/2023 +1648 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2018-1901 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-1901
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-127911
X-Force: 152530

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Entryinfo

Created: 12/13/2018 10:02
Updated: 06/18/2023 15:20
Changes: 12/13/2018 10:02 (60), 04/20/2020 16:33 (1), 06/18/2023 15:14 (3), 06/18/2023 15:20 (13)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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