VDB-128239 · CVE-2018-1784 · XFDB 148807

IBM API Connect 5.0.0.0/5.0.8.4 MongoDB Connector input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in IBM API Connect 5.0.0.0/5.0.8.4. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component MongoDB Connector. This manipulation causes input validation. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2018-1784. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM API Connect 5.0.0.0/5.0.8.4 (Automation Software). It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing of the component MongoDB Connector. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

IBM API Connect 5.0.0.0 and 5.0.8.4 is affected by a NoSQL Injection in MongoDB connector for the LoopBack framework. IBM X-Force ID: 148807.

The bug was discovered 12/18/2018. The weakness was shared 12/20/2018 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2018-1784 since 12/13/2017. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of 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 06/20/2023). 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 2 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 106316†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Automation Software

Vendor

Name

API Connect

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License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.ibm.com/

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Timelineinfo

12/13/2017 🔍
12/18/2018 +370 days 🔍
12/20/2018 +2 days 🔍
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12/21/2018 +1 days 🔍
06/20/2023 +1642 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2018-1784 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-1784
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-128239
X-Force: 148807
SecurityFocus: 106316 - IBM API Connect CVE-2018-1784 Improper Input Validation Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 12/21/2018 12:48
Updated: 06/20/2023 12:59
Changes: 12/21/2018 12:48 (61), 04/22/2020 20:26 (3), 06/20/2023 12:51 (3), 06/20/2023 12:59 (13)
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