CVE-2018-19505: Medium severity bmc remedy action request system vulnerability
Remedy AR System Server in BMC Remedy 7.1 may fail to set the correct user context in certain impersonation scenarios, which can allow a user to act with the identity of a different user, because userdata.js in the WOI:WorkOrderConsole component allows a username substitution involving a UserDataInit call.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2018-19505.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-19505?
The severity of CVE-2018-19505 is medium with a severity value of 6.5.
What is the affected software for CVE-2018-19505?
The affected software for CVE-2018-19505 is BMC Remedy Action Request System Server version 7.1.
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
This vulnerability can be exploited by a user to act with the identity of a different user in certain impersonation scenarios.
Are there any references for CVE-2018-19505?
Yes, there are references available for CVE-2018-19505. You can find them at the following links: [link1](http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/150492/BMC-Remedy-7.1-User-Impersonation.html), [link2](http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Nov/62), [link3](http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1042177).