Security readout for executives and security teams
This is a legacy IBM Worklight/Mobile Foundation issue where an authenticated remote user could bypass an application-authenticity control. That control is meant to help ensure mobile apps interacting with the platform are legitimate. The sources do not describe the attack method, impact beyond bypass, or active exploitation. Exposure is most likely in legacy IBM Worklight or Mobile Foundation environments running Worklight Foundation 5.x or 6.x before 6.2.0.0, especially where application-authenticity checks are part of the mobile application trust model. Treat this as a legacy platform risk rather than an emergency internet-wide issue. Prioritize if IBM Worklight/Mobile Foundation still supports business-critical mobile apps, because the affected control protects trust in app-to-server interactions. Mitigation focus: Identify any IBM Worklight or Mobile Foundation deployments and their Worklight Foundation versions.; Review IBM advisory swg21682798 for the official fix level and upgrade path.; Plan remediation for any 5.x or 6.x deployment before 6.2.0.0..
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- ibm-worklight-cve20140888-tamper(91239)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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