What is the vulnerability ID of this security issue?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-4638.

What is the severity level of CVE-2020-4638?

The severity level of CVE-2020-4638 is high (7.2).

Which IBM API Connect versions are affected by this vulnerability?

IBM API Connect versions V2018.4.1.0 through V2018.4.1.12 and V10.0.0 are affected by this vulnerability.

How can an invitee to an API Provider organization manipulate the invitation link?

By manipulating the invitation link, an invitee can escalate privileges in IBM API Connect's API Manager 2018.4.1.0 through 2018.4.1.12.

How can the vulnerability be fixed?

The vulnerability can be fixed by applying the available patches provided by IBM. Please refer to the following links for patch information: [IBM API Connect 2018.4.1.0-2018.4.1.12](http://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/swg/quickorder?parent=ibm%7EWebSphere&product=ibm/WebSphere/IBM+API+Connect&release=2018.4.1.12&platform=All&function=all&source=fc) and [IBM API Connect V10.0.0](https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6339249).

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CVE-2020-4638

high

7.2

3/9/2020

16/9/2024

CVE-2020-4638

First published: Thu Sep 03 2020(Updated: )

IBM API Connect's API Manager 2018.4.1.0 through 2018.4.1.12 is vulnerable to privilege escalation. An invitee to an API Provider organization can escalate privileges by manipulating the invitation link. IBM X-Force ID: 185508.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM API Connect	>=2018.4.1.0<=2018.4.1.12
	<=V2018.4.1.0-2018.4.1.12
	<=V10.0.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID of this security issue?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-4638.
What is the severity level of CVE-2020-4638?
The severity level of CVE-2020-4638 is high (7.2).
Which IBM API Connect versions are affected by this vulnerability?
IBM API Connect versions V2018.4.1.0 through V2018.4.1.12 and V10.0.0 are affected by this vulnerability.
How can an invitee to an API Provider organization manipulate the invitation link?
By manipulating the invitation link, an invitee can escalate privileges in IBM API Connect's API Manager 2018.4.1.0 through 2018.4.1.12.
How can the vulnerability be fixed?
The vulnerability can be fixed by applying the available patches provided by IBM. Please refer to the following links for patch information: [IBM API Connect 2018.4.1.0-2018.4.1.12](http://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/swg/quickorder?parent=ibm%7EWebSphere&product=ibm/WebSphere/IBM+API+Connect&release=2018.4.1.12&platform=All&function=all&source=fc) and [IBM API Connect V10.0.0](https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6339249).

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