CVE-2018-1875: High severity ibm infosphere information governance catalog vulnerability
IBM InfoSphere Information Governance Catalog 11.3, 11.5, and 11.7 could allow a remote attacker to conduct phishing attacks, using an open redirect attack. By persuading a victim to visit a specially-crafted Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to spoof the URL displayed to redirect a user to a malicious Web site that would appear to be trusted. This could allow the attacker to obtain highly sensitive information or conduct further attacks against the victim. IBM X-Force ID: 151639.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-1875?
The severity of CVE-2018-1875 is high with a severity value of 6.1.
How does CVE-2018-1875 affect IBM InfoSphere Information Governance Catalog?
CVE-2018-1875 affects IBM InfoSphere Information Governance Catalog versions 11.3, 11.5, and 11.7.
What is the risk of CVE-2018-1875?
CVE-2018-1875 poses a risk of remote attackers conducting phishing attacks using an open redirect vulnerability.
How can CVE-2018-1875 be exploited?
CVE-2018-1875 can be exploited by persuading a victim to visit a specially-crafted website to spoof the displayed URL.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2018-1875?
Yes, IBM has provided a fix for CVE-2018-1875. Please refer to the IBM support website for more information.