Vulnerability identifier: #VU18279

Vulnerability 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-2019-4202

CWE-ID: CWE-78

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM API Connect
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when processing HTTP requests within the Developer Portal. A remote unauthenticated attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request to the affected aplication  and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Vulnerable software versions

IBM API Connect: 5.0.0 - 5.0.8.6

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External links
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107908
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/159123
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10880109

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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.