What is the severity of CVE-2018-1638?

CVE-2018-1638 has a medium severity rating due to the lack of Two Factor Authentication during password resets.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1638?

To mitigate CVE-2018-1638, ensure that Regular Two Factor Authentication is enforced for password resets within IBM API Connect.

What systems are affected by CVE-2018-1638?

CVE-2018-1638 affects IBM API Connect versions 5.0.0.0 to 5.0.8.3.

What potential risks are associated with CVE-2018-1638?

The primary risk of CVE-2018-1638 is that unauthorized users could exploit the password reset functionality without proper authentication, leading to account takeover.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-1638?

Until a patch is applied for CVE-2018-1638, administrators should manually enforce enhanced password security measures and closely monitor account activity.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2018-1638

high

8.1

CWE

287

26/7/2018

5/8/2024

CVE-2018-1638

First published: Thu Jul 26 2018(Updated: )

IBM API Connect 5.0.0.0-5.0.8.3 Developer Portal does not enforce Two Factor Authentication (TFA) while resetting a user password but enforces it for all other login scenarios. IBM X-Force ID: 144483.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM API Connect	>=5.0.0.0<=5.0.8.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1638?
CVE-2018-1638 has a medium severity rating due to the lack of Two Factor Authentication during password resets.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1638?
To mitigate CVE-2018-1638, ensure that Regular Two Factor Authentication is enforced for password resets within IBM API Connect.
What systems are affected by CVE-2018-1638?
CVE-2018-1638 affects IBM API Connect versions 5.0.0.0 to 5.0.8.3.
What potential risks are associated with CVE-2018-1638?
The primary risk of CVE-2018-1638 is that unauthorized users could exploit the password reset functionality without proper authentication, leading to account takeover.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-1638?
Until a patch is applied for CVE-2018-1638, administrators should manually enforce enhanced password security measures and closely monitor account activity.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1638?
CVE-2018-1638 has a medium severity rating due to the lack of Two Factor Authentication during password resets.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1638?
To mitigate CVE-2018-1638, ensure that Regular Two Factor Authentication is enforced for password resets within IBM API Connect.
What systems are affected by CVE-2018-1638?
CVE-2018-1638 affects IBM API Connect versions 5.0.0.0 to 5.0.8.3.
What potential risks are associated with CVE-2018-1638?
The primary risk of CVE-2018-1638 is that unauthorized users could exploit the password reset functionality without proper authentication, leading to account takeover.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-1638?
Until a patch is applied for CVE-2018-1638, administrators should manually enforce enhanced password security measures and closely monitor account activity.