#VU74268 Security features bypass in API Gateway and API Manager


Published: 2023-03-31

Vulnerability identifier: #VU74268

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-254

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
API Gateway
Server applications / Application servers
API Manager
Web applications / Other software

Vendor: Axway

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to password policy is not applied at the backend. A remote user can bypass UI restrictions and set weak password for their account.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

API Gateway: April 2019 - September 2020

API Manager: April 2019 - September 2020


External links
http://docs.axway.com/bundle/axway-open-docs/page/docs/apim_relnotes/20230228_apimgr_relnotes/index.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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


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