Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU77331

Improper access control in IBM WebSphere Application Server - CVE-2018-1901

Published: June 15, 2023

Vulnerability identifier: #VU77331

CSH Severity: High

CVSS v4: 8.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-1901

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a remote user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect cached value being used. A remote user can bypass implemented security restrictions and escalate privileges on the system.

Affected software

IBM WebSphere Application Server
IBM Cloud Transformation Advisor

How to mitigate CVE-2018-1901

Install updates from vendor's website.

IBM Cloud Transformation Advisor - update to 1.9.2

External References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/152530
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10738727

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