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CVE-2018-1858: IBM API Connect 5.0.0.0 through 5.0.8.6 is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery which could allow an at...

IBM API Connect 5.0.0.0 through 5.0.8.6 is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery which could allow an attacker to execute malicious and unauthorized actions transmitted from a user that the website trusts. IBM X-Force ID: 151256.

MediumCVSS 4.3Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

IBM API Connect 5.0.0.0 through 5.0.8.6 has a cross-site request forgery issue. A malicious site could cause a trusted user’s browser to send unauthorized actions to API Connect. Business risk is moderate because user interaction is required and no provided source confirms active exploitation. Exposure is limited to organizations still operating IBM API Connect versions 5.0.0.0 through 5.0.8.6. Risk is higher where authenticated users can access the product’s web interface from normal browsing environments. Treat as a planned security update, not an emergency based on provided evidence. Prioritize if API Connect 5.x remains in production or is reachable by many authenticated users. Mitigation focus: Inventory IBM API Connect instances and confirm exact 5.x versions.; Review IBM advisory ibm10794169 for the official fix or upgrade path.; Prioritize remediation for internet-reachable or broadly accessible management interfaces..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
4.3 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/C:L/AV:N/S:U/I:N/UI:R/AC:L/A:N/PR:N/RC:C/E:U/RL:O

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1CVSS vectors
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0ADP providers
2Source links

CVSS vector scores

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
4.3CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/C:L/AV:N/S:U/I:N/UI:R/AC:L/A:N/PR:N/RC:C/E:U/RL:O2.81.4Primary CVE score

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Base CVSS 3.0 score

4.3Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2018-1858Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMAPI Connect5.0.0.0, 5.0.8.6Listed
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