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CVE-2018-1874: IBM API Connect 5.0.0.0 through 5.0.8.5 could display highly sensitive information to an attacker with phys...

IBM API Connect 5.0.0.0 through 5.0.8.5 could display highly sensitive information to an attacker with physical access to the system. IBM X-Force ID: 151636.

MediumCVSS 4.6Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2018-1874 is an IBM API Connect v5 information disclosure issue. An attacker needs physical access to the system, but successful exposure could reveal highly sensitive information. The business risk is concentrated where API Connect systems are in shared, unattended, or weakly controlled environments. Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running IBM API Connect 5.0.x, especially systems where an unauthorized person could obtain physical access. Internet exposure alone is not the main risk driver for this CVE. Treat as a moderate-priority exposure issue. Prioritize remediation where API Connect systems are accessible in shared facilities or less controlled locations, because the potential impact is sensitive information disclosure. Mitigation focus: Review IBM’s advisory for the official remediation path.; Upgrade or patch affected IBM API Connect 5.0.x systems per vendor guidance.; Restrict physical access to API Connect appliances and hosts..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
4.6 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

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

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
4.6CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/UI:N/C:H/AC:L/S:U/PR:N/AV:P/A:N/I:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C0.93.6Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

4.6Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2018-1874Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

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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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMAPI Connect5.0.0.0, 5.0.8.5Listed
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