What is the severity of CVE-2018-1778?

CVE-2018-1778 is considered a critical vulnerability as it allows attackers to bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access to user accounts.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1778?

To fix CVE-2018-1778, you should upgrade to a patched version of IBM API Connect that resolves the authentication bypass issue.

What impact does CVE-2018-1778 have on affected systems?

The impact of CVE-2018-1778 includes potential unauthorized access to sensitive user information and increased risk of account compromise.

Which versions of IBM API Connect are affected by CVE-2018-1778?

CVE-2018-1778 affects IBM API Connect versions 2018.1, 2018.4.1, 5.0.8.0, and 5.0.8.4.

Is it safe to use IBM API Connect if I'm on a vulnerable version related to CVE-2018-1778?

No, it is not safe to use vulnerable versions of IBM API Connect until they have been updated to a version that addresses CVE-2018-1778.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2018-1778

critical

9.3

CWE

287

20/12/2018

17/9/2024

CVE-2018-1778

First published: Thu Dec 20 2018(Updated: )

IBM LoopBack (IBM API Connect 2018.1, 2018.4.1, 5.0.8.0, and 5.0.8.4) could allow an attacker to bypass authentication if the AccessToken Model is exposed over a REST API, it is then possible for anyone to create an AccessToken for any User provided they know the userId and can hence get access to the other userÃ¢ÂÂs data / access to their privileges (if the user happens to be an Admin for example). IBM X-Force ID: 148801.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
API Connect CLI Plugins	>=5.0.8.0<=5.0.8.4
API Connect CLI Plugins	>=2018.1.0<=2018.4.1.0

Remedy

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10733883

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1778?
CVE-2018-1778 is considered a critical vulnerability as it allows attackers to bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access to user accounts.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1778?
To fix CVE-2018-1778, you should upgrade to a patched version of IBM API Connect that resolves the authentication bypass issue.
What impact does CVE-2018-1778 have on affected systems?
The impact of CVE-2018-1778 includes potential unauthorized access to sensitive user information and increased risk of account compromise.
Which versions of IBM API Connect are affected by CVE-2018-1778?
CVE-2018-1778 affects IBM API Connect versions 2018.1, 2018.4.1, 5.0.8.0, and 5.0.8.4.
Is it safe to use IBM API Connect if I'm on a vulnerable version related to CVE-2018-1778?
No, it is not safe to use vulnerable versions of IBM API Connect until they have been updated to a version that addresses CVE-2018-1778.

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