What is the severity of CVE-2018-1599?

CVE-2018-1599 has been classified with a high severity due to its potential to allow remote clickjacking attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1599?

To fix CVE-2018-1599, upgrade IBM API Connect to version 5.0.8.4 or later.

What are the consequences of an exploit in CVE-2018-1599?

Exploitation of CVE-2018-1599 can lead to unauthorized actions being performed on behalf of the victim, potentially compromising sensitive information.

Which versions of IBM API Connect are affected by CVE-2018-1599?

CVE-2018-1599 affects IBM API Connect versions 5.0.0.0 through 5.0.8.3 and 2018.1 through 2018.3.4.

What types of attacks can CVE-2018-1599 facilitate?

CVE-2018-1599 can facilitate clickjacking attacks, where a victim is misled into performing unintended actions on a web application.

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CVE-2018-1599

medium

5.4

CWE

9/7/2018

5/8/2024

CVE-2018-1599: Input Validation

First published: Mon Jul 09 2018(Updated: )

IBM API Connect 5.0.0.0 through 5.0.8.3 could allow a remote attacker to hijack the clicking action of the victim. By persuading a victim to visit a malicious Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to hijack the victim's click actions and possibly launch further attacks against the victim. IBM X-Force ID: 143744.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
API Connect CLI Plugins	>=5.0.0.0<=5.0.8.3
API Connect CLI Plugins	>=2018.1<=2018.3.4

Remedy

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22016672

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1599?
CVE-2018-1599 has been classified with a high severity due to its potential to allow remote clickjacking attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1599?
To fix CVE-2018-1599, upgrade IBM API Connect to version 5.0.8.4 or later.
What are the consequences of an exploit in CVE-2018-1599?
Exploitation of CVE-2018-1599 can lead to unauthorized actions being performed on behalf of the victim, potentially compromising sensitive information.
Which versions of IBM API Connect are affected by CVE-2018-1599?
CVE-2018-1599 affects IBM API Connect versions 5.0.0.0 through 5.0.8.3 and 2018.1 through 2018.3.4.
What types of attacks can CVE-2018-1599 facilitate?
CVE-2018-1599 can facilitate clickjacking attacks, where a victim is misled into performing unintended actions on a web application.

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