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CVE-2018-1480: IBM BigFix Platform 9.2.0 through 9.2.14 and 9.5 through 9.5.9 does not set the 'HttpOnly' attribute on aut...

IBM BigFix Platform 9.2.0 through 9.2.14 and 9.5 through 9.5.9 does not set the 'HttpOnly' attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies. If a Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability also existed attackers may be able to get the cookie values via malicious JavaScript and then hijack the user session. IBM X-Force ID: 140762.

MediumCVSS 4Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

IBM BigFix Platform versions 9.2.0 through 9.2.14 and 9.5 through 9.5.9 failed to protect session cookies with HttpOnly. By itself, this is not a direct takeover bug. If paired with a Cross-Site Scripting flaw, an attacker could read cookies and potentially hijack a BigFix user session.

Executive priority

Treat as a moderate-priority hygiene and session-protection issue. It is not reported as actively exploited, but BigFix often has high operational value. Patch or upgrade during the next controlled maintenance window, sooner for internet-exposed or broadly accessible administration environments.

Technical view

The vulnerability is missing HttpOnly on authorization tokens or session cookies in affected IBM BigFix Platform releases. The reported impact is cookie disclosure through malicious JavaScript when a separate XSS condition exists. CVSS v3.0 score is 4.0, with high attack complexity and low confidentiality impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to organizations running IBM BigFix Platform 9.2.0-9.2.14 or 9.5-9.5.9. Risk is most relevant where BigFix web sessions are used by privileged administrators and where an XSS issue could exist in the same browser context.

Exploitation context

The provided sources do not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. Exploitation depends on a separate Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability. The missing HttpOnly flag would make session cookies readable to attacker-controlled JavaScript if that prerequisite is met.

Researcher notes

The key constraint is exploit chaining: sources describe impact only if XSS also exists. Do not rate this as standalone remote session theft. Exact fixed versions are not present in the provided bundle, so validation should anchor on IBM advisory guidance and cookie-attribute testing.

Mitigation direction

  • Review IBM advisory 10733605 and apply vendor-recommended fixes or upgrades.
  • Prioritize remediation for BigFix deployments used by privileged administrators.
  • Restrict administrative interface access to trusted networks and users.
  • Reduce XSS risk through current patching and hardened browser/session controls.
  • Validate cookie attributes after remediation.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory BigFix Platform versions and identify 9.2.0-9.2.14 or 9.5-9.5.9.
  • Inspect authenticated session cookies for the HttpOnly attribute.
  • Check vendor advisory status for the exact installed build.
  • Review web security findings for XSS in BigFix-related interfaces.
  • Confirm compensating access controls around administrative sessions.
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Confidence
high
Sources
4

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Severity
Medium
CVSS
4 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

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3Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
4CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:H/AV:N/C:L/I:N/PR:N/S:C/UI:N/E:H/RC:C/RL:O2.21.4Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

4Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2018-1480Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:H/AV:N/C:L/I:N/PR:N/S:C/UI:N/E:H/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

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