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

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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 v4.0: 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/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-1901
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: IBM Corporation
Affected software:
IBM WebSphere Application Server

Detailed vulnerability description

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.


How to mitigate CVE-2018-1901

Install updates from vendor's website.

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