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CVE-2018-1553: IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty prior to 18.0.0.2 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitiv...

IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty prior to 18.0.0.2 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by mishandling of exceptions by the SAML Web SSO feature. IBM X-Force ID: 142890.

MediumCVSS 5.3Not KEV-listedUpdated
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A flaw in IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty could expose sensitive information when its SAML Web SSO feature mishandles exceptions. The impact is confidentiality-only in the provided CVSS data, but it is remotely reachable and does not require authentication. Exposure is most likely where WebSphere Liberty versions earlier than 18.0.0.2 are deployed and SAML Web SSO is configured. Internet-facing identity or application entry points should be prioritized because the CVSS vector indicates remote network access without authentication. Handle as a moderate-priority remediation item. It is not described as actively exploited in the provided sources, but it can expose sensitive information remotely and unauthenticated where affected Liberty SAML SSO is present. Mitigation focus: Inventory IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty deployments and record versions.; Prioritize systems using SAML Web SSO, especially internet-facing applications.; Upgrade affected Liberty installations to 18.0.0.2 or later per IBM guidance..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
5.3 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

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2Source links

CVSS vector scores

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5.3CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:L/AV:N/C:L/I:N/PR:N/S:U/UI:N/E:U/RC:C/RL:O3.91.4Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

5.3Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2018-1553Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:L/AV:N/C:L/I:N/PR:N/S:U/UI:N/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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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMIBM WebSphere Application Server LibertyunspecifiedListed
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