Code execution in IBM Security Identity Management product
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2018-15494 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-74 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
IBM Security Identity Manager Server applications / Directory software, identity management |
| Vendor | IBM Corporation |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
1) Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component
EUVDB-ID: #VU36773
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-15494
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.
In Dojo Toolkit before 1.14, there is unescaped string injection in dojox/Grid/DataGrid.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsIBM Security Identity Manager: before 6.0.2 FP0005
External linkshttp://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/security-bulletin-a-security-vulnerability-found-in-dojo-toolkit-which-is-shipped-with-ibm-security-identity-management-product-cve-2018-15494/
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6828567
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected application in order to exploit this vulnerability.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
