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CVE-2018-1474: IBM BigFix Platform 9.2.0 through 9.2.14 and 9.5 through 9.5.9 is vulnerable to HTTP response splitting att...

IBM BigFix Platform 9.2.0 through 9.2.14 and 9.5 through 9.5.9 is vulnerable to HTTP response splitting attacks, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to inject arbitrary HTTP headers and cause the server to return a split response, once the URL is clicked. This would allow the attacker to perform further attacks, such as Web cache poisoning or cross-site scripting, and possibly obtain sensitive information. IBM X-force ID: 140692.

MediumCVSS 6.1Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2018-1474 affects IBM BigFix Platform versions 9.2.0 through 9.2.14 and 9.5 through 9.5.9. If a user clicks a crafted URL, a remote attacker could make the server return manipulated HTTP responses, enabling follow-on attacks such as web cache poisoning or cross-site scripting.

Executive priority

Treat this as a moderate-priority infrastructure fix. It is not cited as actively exploited, but BigFix is operationally sensitive and the flaw can support phishing-driven browser attacks and data exposure if affected services remain reachable.

Technical view

The issue is HTTP response splitting caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. It is network-accessible, requires no privileges, and requires user interaction. IBM describes possible arbitrary HTTP header injection, split responses, cache poisoning, cross-site scripting, and possible sensitive information exposure. CVSS v3.0 score is 6.1.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to organizations running the affected IBM BigFix Platform version ranges, especially where users can access crafted links that reach the BigFix web service or related interface.

Exploitation context

The provided sources do not show active exploitation. KEV is false, and the CVSS vector lists exploit maturity as unproven. The practical risk depends on reachable BigFix services and whether targeted users can be induced to click malicious URLs.

Researcher notes

Evidence is strongest for affected versions, attack class, prerequisites, and impact categories. The bundle does not include exact fixed versions or detailed mitigation text, so remediation should be verified directly against IBM guidance.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory IBM BigFix Platform deployments and confirm exact versions.
  • Review IBM advisory ibm10733605 for the vendor-specified fix or upgrade path.
  • Prioritize remediation for externally reachable or broadly accessible BigFix services.
  • Restrict access to BigFix interfaces to trusted networks where operationally feasible.
  • Warn administrators about unsolicited BigFix-related links until remediation is complete.

Validation and detection

  • Compare installed BigFix Platform versions against 9.2.0-9.2.14 and 9.5-9.5.9.
  • Confirm remediation status using IBM's advisory and local change records.
  • Review web, proxy, and cache logs for unusual headers or response anomalies.
  • Check whether BigFix endpoints are reachable from untrusted networks.
  • Verify no affected versions remain in asset inventory after remediation.
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Confidence
high
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
6.1 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:L/AV:N/C:L/I:L/PR:N/S:C/UI:R/E:U/RC:C/RL:O

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
3Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
6.1CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:L/AV:N/C:L/I:L/PR:N/S:C/UI:R/E:U/RC:C/RL:O2.82.7Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

6.1Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2018-1474Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:L/AV:N/C:L/I:L/PR:N/S:C/UI:R/E:U/RC:C/RL:O

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMBigFix Platform9.5.9, 9.2.0, 9.2.14, 9.5.0Listed
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