Improper access control in IBM Cloud Transformation Advisor

1) Improper access control

EUVDB-ID: #VU64583

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2014-7810

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to Expression Language (EL) implementation in Apache Tomcat does not properly consider the possibility of an accessible interface implemented by an inaccessible class. A remote attacker can bypass a SecurityManager protection mechanism via a web application that leverages use of incorrect privileges during EL evaluation.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Cloud Transformation Advisor: before 1.9.2

External links

http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/872266

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.