CVE-2018-1791: Input Validation
First published: Fri Sep 14 2018(Updated: )
IBM Connections 5.0, 5.5, and 6.0 is vulnerable to an External Service Interaction attack, caused by improper validation of a request property. By submitting suitable payloads, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to induce the Connections server to attack other systems. IBM X-Force ID: 148946.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM Connections | =5.0 | |
| IBM Connections | =5.5 | |
| IBM Connections | =6.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-1791?
The severity of CVE-2018-1791 is medium with a severity value of 4.9.
How does CVE-2018-1791 affect IBM Connections?
CVE-2018-1791 affects IBM Connections versions 5.0, 5.5, and 6.0.
What is an External Service Interaction attack?
An External Service Interaction attack is a vulnerability that allows an attacker to exploit a server to attack other systems.
What is the CWE classification of CVE-2018-1791?
CVE-2018-1791 is classified as CWE-20, which is Improper Input Validation.
How can I find more information about CVE-2018-1791?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-1791 on the IBM X-Force ID: 148946 and the IBM support website.
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