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CVE-2018-1774: IBM API Connect 5.0.0.0, 5.0.8.4, 2018.1 and 2018.3.6 is vulnerable to CSV injection via the developer port...

IBM API Connect 5.0.0.0, 5.0.8.4, 2018.1 and 2018.3.6 is vulnerable to CSV injection via the developer portal and analytics that could contain malicious commands that would be executed once opened by an administrator. IBM X-Force ID: 148692.

HighCVSS 8.9Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

This issue lets malicious data in IBM API Connect CSV exports become dangerous when an administrator opens the file. The business risk is not the export itself, but the trusted administrator action that can trigger commands from the CSV content.

Executive priority

Treat as high priority if affected IBM API Connect versions are present. The likely impact centers on administrator compromise through routine reporting workflows, so remediation should be scheduled promptly after version confirmation.

Technical view

IBM reports CSV injection in API Connect developer portal and analytics for versions 5.0.0.0, 5.0.8.4, 2018.1, and 2018.3.6. CVSS 3.0 is 8.9 with network attack vector, low privileges, low complexity, required user interaction, changed scope, and high confidentiality and integrity impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely limited to organizations running the listed IBM API Connect versions and using developer portal or analytics CSV export workflows. Risk increases where administrators open exported CSV files on privileged workstations.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. Exploitation requires a low-privileged actor, malicious CSV content reaching an export, and an administrator opening that export.

Researcher notes

Evidence is limited to CVE metadata, IBM advisory reference, and IBM X-Force entry. No CWE is listed in the bundle. Do not assume broader API Connect versions, public exploit availability, or specific fixed releases without checking IBM’s advisory.

Mitigation direction

  • Check IBM advisory guidance for fixed versions or official remediation.
  • Upgrade or patch affected IBM API Connect deployments per IBM instructions.
  • Restrict developer portal and analytics export access to trusted users.
  • Warn administrators not to open unexpected API Connect CSV exports.
  • Review spreadsheet handling controls on administrator workstations.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory IBM API Connect versions across all environments.
  • Confirm whether 5.0.0.0, 5.0.8.4, 2018.1, or 2018.3.6 are present.
  • Identify developer portal and analytics CSV export workflows.
  • Confirm administrators who open exports understand the CSV injection risk.
  • Verify IBM remediation status against the vendor advisory.
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Confidence
high
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
8.9 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/A:L/AC:L/AV:N/C:H/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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0Timeline events
0ADP providers
3Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
8.9CVSS 3.0HighCVSS:3.0/A:L/AC:L/AV:N/C:H/I:H/PR:L/S:C/UI:R/E:U/RC:C/RL:O2.36Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

8.9High
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2018-1774Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/A:L/AC:L/AV:N/C:H/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
IBMAPI Connect5.0.0.0, 2018.1, 5.0.8.4, 2018.3.6Listed
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CWE details

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