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CVE-2018-1704: IBM Platform Symphony 7.1 Fix Pack 1 and 7.1.1 and IBM Spectrum Symphony 7.1.2 and 7.2.0.2 could allow a re...

IBM Platform Symphony 7.1 Fix Pack 1 and 7.1.1 and IBM Spectrum Symphony 7.1.2 and 7.2.0.2 could allow a remote attacker to conduct phishing attacks, using an open redirect attack. By persuading a victim to visit a specially-crafted Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to spoof the URL displayed to redirect a user to a malicious Web site that would appear to be trusted. This could allow the attacker to obtain highly sensitive information or conduct further attacks against the victim. IBM X-Force ID: 146339.

MediumCVSS 6.8Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

This vulnerability lets an attacker abuse affected IBM Symphony web functionality to make a trusted-looking URL redirect a user to a malicious site. The main business risk is phishing: credential theft, sensitive data disclosure through deception, or follow-on attacks against users who trust the IBM service.

Executive priority

Treat as a moderate-priority phishing risk. It is less urgent than unauthenticated code execution, but it can undermine trust in internal platforms and support credential theft if affected systems remain exposed.

Technical view

CVE-2018-1704 is an open redirect issue in IBM Platform Symphony and IBM Spectrum Symphony versions listed by IBM. A remote attacker could persuade a user to visit crafted content, causing redirection to a malicious site while appearing trusted. CVSS 3.0 score is 6.8 with user interaction required.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most relevant where affected IBM Platform Symphony 7.1 Fix Pack 1 or 7.1.1, or IBM Spectrum Symphony 7.1.2 or 7.2.0.2, is deployed and accessible to users who may follow links.

Exploitation context

The provided sources do not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. Exploitation requires user interaction and is primarily phishing-oriented, not direct system compromise based on the supplied description.

Researcher notes

No CWE or CPE data is provided in the bundle. The CVSS vector indicates network attack vector, low complexity, changed scope, high integrity impact, privileges required, and user interaction required. Evidence does not support claiming active exploitation.

Mitigation direction

  • Review IBM support guidance for the affected Symphony versions.
  • Apply IBM-provided fixes or supported upgrades where applicable.
  • Limit external exposure of Symphony web interfaces where business permits.
  • Warn users about unexpected links involving trusted Symphony domains.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory deployed IBM Platform Symphony and Spectrum Symphony versions.
  • Confirm whether listed affected versions are present in production or user-facing environments.
  • Review IBM X-Force ID 146339 and the IBM support advisory.
  • Check whether vendor-recommended fixes are installed.
Prepared
Confidence
high
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
6.8 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

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
6.8CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:L/AV:N/C:N/I:H/PR:L/S:C/UI:R/E:U/RC:C/RL:O2.34Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

6.8Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2018-1704Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMPlatform Symphony7.1.1, 7.1Listed
IBMSpectrum Symphony7.2.0.2, 7.1.2Listed
Weakness

CWE details

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