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CVE-2018-1614: IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 using malformed SAML responses from the SAML identi...

IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 using malformed SAML responses from the SAML identity provider could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 144270.

MediumCVSS 5.8Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

IBM WebSphere Application Server can mishandle malformed SAML responses from an identity provider, which may expose sensitive information to a remote attacker. The issue affects versions 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0. The available sources rate it medium severity and do not show confirmed active exploitation.

Executive priority

Prioritize remediation for externally reachable WebSphere SAML deployments and systems handling sensitive user or business data. This is not a confirmed active exploitation case, but it affects authentication-adjacent infrastructure and can disclose sensitive information.

Technical view

CVE-2018-1614 is an information disclosure vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Application Server SAML processing. The CVSS 3.0 vector indicates network reachability, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction, low confidentiality impact, no integrity impact, changed scope, and unproven exploit maturity.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely where IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, or 9.0 uses SAML with an identity provider. Internet-facing SSO applications or shared enterprise identity flows should be prioritized for review.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not identify public exploitation or CISA KEV listing. The CVSS exploit maturity value is unproven. Treat this as remotely reachable information disclosure risk, especially for WebSphere deployments handling SAML authentication.

Researcher notes

Evidence is limited to the CVE description, IBM X-Force reference, SecurityTracker reference, and IBM support reference. The bundle does not provide CWE mapping, exploit details, specific patch levels, or named mitigations beyond IBM advisory direction.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify affected WebSphere Application Server versions using SAML integrations.
  • Review IBM advisory swg22016887 for the applicable official fix or fix pack.
  • Apply IBM-documented remediation for affected releases after change testing.
  • Limit exposure of WebSphere SAML endpoints where business architecture permits.
  • Monitor IBM and CVE records for updated guidance.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 deployments.
  • Confirm whether each deployment uses SAML with an identity provider.
  • Compare installed fix levels against IBM advisory guidance.
  • Review SAML authentication logs for unusual failed or malformed response handling.
  • Run vendor-supported SAML regression tests after remediation.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
5

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
5.8 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:L/AV:N/C:L/I:N/PR:N/S:C/UI:N/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
4Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

We collect every scored CVSS vector available in the official CNA and ADP containers. When more than one version is present, the table keeps the source vectors side by side instead of collapsing them into the highest score.

ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5.8CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:L/AV:N/C:L/I:N/PR:N/S:C/UI:N/E:U/RC:C/RL:O3.91.4Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

5.8Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2018-1614Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMWebSphere Application Server7.0, 8.0, 8.5, 9.0Listed
Weakness

CWE details

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