Code execution in IBM Operations Analytics - Log Analysis



Published: 2022-11-09
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 		Log Analysis
Server applications / Other server solutions

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

CWE-ID: CWE-74 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The 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.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Log Analysis: All versions

External links

http://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/security-bulletin-potential-vulnerability-in-dojo-affect-ibm-operations-analytics-log-analysis-cve-2018-15494/
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6837591


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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