CVE-2018-1551: High severity ibm websphere mq appliance vulnerability

Published Aug 6, 2018
·
Updated

IBM WebSphere MQ 8.0.0.2 through 8.0.0.8 and 9.0.0.0 through 9.0.0.3 could allow users to have more authority than they should have if an MQ administrator creates an invalid user group name. IBM X-Force ID: 142888.

Affected Software

2 affected components
IBM WebSphere MQ>=8.0.0.2<=8.0.0.8
IBM WebSphere MQ>=9.0.0.0<=9.0.0.3

Event History

Aug 6, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1551?

The severity of CVE-2018-1551 is high.

2

What is the affected software of CVE-2018-1551?

The affected software of CVE-2018-1551 is IBM WebSphere MQ versions 8.0.0.2 through 8.0.0.8 and 9.0.0.0 through 9.0.0.3.

3

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2018-1551?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2018-1551 by creating an invalid user group name, allowing them to have more authority than they should have.

4

Are there any known references for CVE-2018-1551?

Yes, there are known references for CVE-2018-1551. They can be found at the following links: [http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105040](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105040), [https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/142888](https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/142888), [https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10716113](https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10716113).

5

What is the CWE ID for CVE-2018-1551?

The CWE ID for CVE-2018-1551 is 732.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203