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CVE-2018-1949: IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2 through 5.2.4.1 Virtual Appliance discloses sensitive...

IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2 through 5.2.4.1 Virtual Appliance discloses sensitive information to unauthorized users. The information can be used to mount further attacks on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 153429.

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

Plain-English summary

IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence Virtual Appliance could expose sensitive information to users who should not receive it. The disclosed impact is limited to confidentiality, but the information may help an attacker plan further attacks against the identity governance environment.

Executive priority

Handle in normal vulnerability management unless the appliance is internet-exposed or supports high-value identity workflows. The business concern is sensitive identity governance data enabling later attacks, not direct system takeover based on the provided evidence.

Technical view

CVE-2018-1949 affects IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence Virtual Appliance versions 5.2 through 5.2.4.1. CVSS 3.0 is 4.3 with network access, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and low confidentiality impact only.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely limited to organizations running the IBM virtual appliance in the affected 5.2 through 5.2.4.1 version range. Network-reachable deployments with many low-privileged users merit review because the vulnerability can disclose sensitive information used for follow-on attacks.

Exploitation context

The provided bundle does not show active exploitation. KEV is false, and the CVSS exploit maturity is unproven. Sources do not provide exploit details, public exploit status, or campaign evidence.

Researcher notes

The source bundle lacks CWE mapping and detailed vulnerable endpoint behavior. Analysis should remain bounded to information disclosure in affected IBM virtual appliance versions. Do not assume active exploitation, broader IBM product impact, or a specific fixed version beyond IBM guidance.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence Virtual Appliance deployments.
  • Check whether any deployment runs versions 5.2 through 5.2.4.1.
  • Review IBM advisory and X-Force entry for official remediation guidance.
  • Apply IBM-provided fixes or upgrades where applicable.
  • Restrict appliance access to trusted users and management networks.
  • Monitor for unusual access to sensitive identity governance data.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm product edition and appliance version from asset records.
  • Verify installed patch or upgrade state against IBM guidance.
  • Review access control settings for low-privileged user roles.
  • Check whether appliance interfaces are reachable from untrusted networks.
  • Review logs for unusual data access or permission boundary activity.
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Confidence
high
Sources
4

Public sources used

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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

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

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

We collect every scored CVSS vector available in the official CNA and ADP containers. When more than one version is present, the table keeps the source vectors side by side instead of collapsing them into the highest score.

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

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

4.3Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2018-1949Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:L/AV:N/C:L/I:N/PR:L/S:U/UI:N/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
IBMSecurity Identity Governance and Intelligence5.2, 5.2.1, 5.2.2, 5.2.2.1, 5.2.3, 5.2.3.1, 5.2.3.2, 5.2.4, 5.2.4.1Listed
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CWE details

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