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CVE-2018-1667: IBM DataPower Gateway 7.6.0.0 through 7.6.0.10, 7.5.2.0 through 7.5.2.17, 7.5.1.0 through 7.5.1.17, 7.5.0.0...

IBM DataPower Gateway 7.6.0.0 through 7.6.0.10, 7.5.2.0 through 7.5.2.17, 7.5.1.0 through 7.5.1.17, 7.5.0.0 through 7.5.0.18, and 7.7.0.0 through 7.7.1.3 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session. IBM X-Force ID: 144893.

MediumCVSS 5.4Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

CVE-2018-1667 is a cross-site scripting issue in the IBM DataPower Gateway Web UI. An authenticated user could place JavaScript into the interface and affect another trusted session, potentially exposing credentials. This is not a remote takeover finding, but it matters because DataPower often protects sensitive integration and API traffic.

Executive priority

Treat this as a moderate-priority platform hygiene issue. Prioritize remediation where DataPower manages sensitive APIs, partner integrations, or administrative credentials, especially if the Web UI is broadly reachable.

Technical view

IBM DataPower Gateway versions 7.5.0.0-7.5.0.18, 7.5.1.0-7.5.1.17, 7.5.2.0-7.5.2.17, 7.6.0.0-7.6.0.10, and 7.7.0.0-7.7.1.3 are affected. CVSS 3.0 is 5.4: network reachable, low complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, changed scope, low confidentiality and integrity impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely limited to organizations running the affected IBM DataPower Gateway versions with Web UI access available to users beyond tightly controlled administrators. Internet exposure would increase business risk, but the supplied sources do not state typical deployment exposure.

Exploitation context

The supplied sources describe cross-site scripting that can lead to credential disclosure within a trusted session. CISA KEV status is false in the bundle, and no cited source states active exploitation. Exploitation requires privileges and user interaction according to the CVSS vector.

Researcher notes

The evidence supports an authenticated Web UI XSS with possible credential disclosure in trusted sessions. The bundle does not include CWE mapping, proof-of-concept details, or specific fixed release numbers. Avoid assuming unauthenticated exploitation or confirmed exploitation in the wild.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify DataPower Gateway assets and compare versions against IBM's affected ranges.
  • Review IBM advisory ibm10744209 and apply the listed remedial update for your version.
  • Restrict Web UI access to trusted management networks and authorized administrators.
  • Review administrative account hygiene if Web UI exposure was broad.
  • Monitor vendor guidance for any later remediation or exploitation updates.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm deployed DataPower Gateway versions against the affected ranges.
  • Verify whether Web UI is reachable from untrusted networks.
  • Check whether IBM's advisory remediation is applied on each appliance.
  • Review Web UI access logs for unusual authenticated activity.
  • Document any compensating controls for systems awaiting remediation.
Prepared
Confidence
high
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
5.4 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

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
5.4CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:L/AV:N/C:L/I:L/PR:L/S:C/UI:R/E:H/RC:C/RL:O2.32.7Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

5.4Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2018-1667Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMDataPower Gateways7.5.0.0, 7.5.1.0, 7.6.0.0, 7.5.2.0, 7.7.0.0, 7.5.0.18, 7.5.1.17, 7.5.2.17, 7.6.0.10, 7.7.1.3Listed
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