Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2018-1904 affects IBM WebSphere Application Server versions 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0. A remote attacker could execute arbitrary Java code if an administrative client class processes a serialized object from an untrusted source. This is serious for exposed or poorly segmented WebSphere environments. Exposure is most likely in organizations still running affected WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, or 9.0 deployments, especially where administrative client functionality can receive or process data from untrusted sources. Treat this as a high-priority remediation item for any exposed or business-critical WebSphere deployment. The main business risk is remote code execution in application infrastructure that may host sensitive workloads or support core services. Mitigation focus: Review IBM advisory guidance for CVE-2018-1904 and X-Force ID 152533.; Apply IBM-provided fixes or updates applicable to the deployed WebSphere version.; Restrict WebSphere administrative access to trusted management networks only..
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- High
- CVSS
- 8.1 (3.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.0/A:H/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:H/AC:H/AV:N/C:H/I:H/PR:N/S:U/UI:N/E:U/RC:C/RL:O2.25.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
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8.1HighVector: CVSS:3.0/A:H/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
- https://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10738735CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- ibm-websphere-cve20181904-code-exec(152533)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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