Security readout for executives and security teams
This flaw can let an unauthenticated attacker create a login token for another user in affected IBM API Connect deployments. The risk is serious when the LoopBack AccessToken model is exposed through REST, because a known userId could become access to that user’s data or privileges. Exposure appears limited to the listed IBM API Connect versions, especially deployments exposing the LoopBack AccessToken Model through REST APIs. Internet-facing management or application APIs would increase business risk, but the source bundle does not confirm default exposure. Treat as high priority for any affected API Connect deployment handling sensitive data or privileged administration. The main business risk is unauthorized access as another user, potentially including administrators. Confirm exposure first, then apply IBM’s remediation path. Mitigation focus: Check IBM’s advisory for fixed levels or supported remediation guidance.; Upgrade or patch affected IBM API Connect deployments per IBM guidance.; Ensure the LoopBack AccessToken Model is not exposed over public REST APIs..
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.7 (3.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.0/A:L/AC:H/AV:N/C:H/I:H/PR:N/S:U/UI:N/E:U/RC:C/RL:O
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CVSS:3.0/A:L/AC:H/AV:N/C:H/I:H/PR:N/S:U/UI:N/E:U/RC:C/RL:O2.25.5Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
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7.7HighVector: CVSS:3.0/A:L/AC:H/AV:N/C:H/I:H/PR:N/S:U/UI:N/E:U/RC:C/RL:O
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ibm-loopback-cve20181778-auth-bypass(148801)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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