VDB-130314 · CVE-2018-1976 · XFDB 154031

IBM API Connect up to 5.0.8.4 REST API information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in IBM API Connect up to 5.0.8.4. This affects an unknown function of the component REST API. The manipulation results in information disclosure. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2018-1976. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in IBM API Connect up to 5.0.8.4 (Automation Software). Affected is some unknown functionality of the component REST API. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

IBM API Connect 5.0.0.0 through 5.0.8.4 is impacted by sensitive information disclosure via a REST API that could allow a user with administrative privileges to obtain highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 154031.

The bug was discovered 01/24/2019. The weakness was shared 01/29/2019 (Website). The advisory is available at exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2018-1976 since 12/13/2017. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. A 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 $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 07/04/2023). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.This vulnerability is assigned to T1592 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

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.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 106792†). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

Productinfo

Type

Automation Software

Vendor

Name

API Connect

Version

License

commercial

Website

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

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.2

VulDB Base Score: 2.7
VulDB Temp Score: 2.7
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NVD Base Score: 4.9
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CNA Base Score: 4.9
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Information disclosure
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

12/13/2017 🔍
01/24/2019 +407 days 🔍
01/24/2019 +0 days 🔍
01/29/2019 +5 days 🔍
01/29/2019 +0 days 🔍
01/30/2019 +1 days 🔍
07/04/2023 +1616 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
Status: Not defined
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2018-1976 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-1976
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-130314
X-Force: 154031
SecurityFocus: 106792 - IBM API Connect CVE-2018-1976 Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 01/30/2019 07:55
Updated: 07/04/2023 07:43
Changes: 01/30/2019 07:55 (61), 05/06/2020 16:35 (3), 07/04/2023 07:38 (3), 07/04/2023 07:43 (13)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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