Vulnerability identifier: #VU6388

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-1170

CWE-ID: CWE-384

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM WebSphere Commerce
Web applications / E-Commerce systems

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate his privileges.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in IBM WebSphere Commerce REST framework. A local user can highjack another user’s session and gain elevated privileges.

Mitigation
Update to version 8.0.3.4, 8.0.1.11 or 8.0.0.18.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM WebSphere Commerce: 8.0.0.0 - 8.0.3.3

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External links
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22001225

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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