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CVE-2018-1957: IBM WebSphere Application Server 9 could allow sensitive information to be available caused by mishandling...

IBM WebSphere Application Server 9 could allow sensitive information to be available caused by mishandling of data by the application based on an incorrect return by the httpServletRequest#authenticate() API when an unprotected URI is accessed. IBM X-Force ID: 153629.

MediumCVSS 4Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

IBM WebSphere Application Server 9 could mishandle authentication state when an unprotected URI is accessed, potentially making sensitive information available. The reported impact is confidentiality only, with no integrity or availability impact in the provided CVSS data. Exposure is limited to environments running IBM WebSphere Application Server 9, especially applications using authentication logic around unprotected URIs. The bundle does not identify specific fix pack levels or configurations. Treat as a scheduled remediation item unless the affected WebSphere applications expose sensitive data or internet-facing unauthenticated routes, which should raise urgency. Mitigation focus: Inventory WebSphere Application Server 9 deployments and exposed applications.; Review the IBM advisory for exact affected builds and official remediation.; Apply IBM-provided fixes or fix packs after normal change validation..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
4 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

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1CVSS vectors
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0ADP providers
3Source links

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
4CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:L/AV:L/C:L/I:N/PR:N/S:U/UI:N/E:U/RC:C/RL:O2.51.4Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

4Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2018-1957Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:L/AV:L/C:L/I:N/PR:N/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

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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMWebSphere Application Server9Listed
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