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CVE-2018-1962: IBM Security Identity Manager 7.0.1 Virtual Appliance does not invalidate session tokens when the logout bu...

IBM Security Identity Manager 7.0.1 Virtual Appliance does not invalidate session tokens when the logout button is pressed. The lack of proper session termination may allow attackers with local access to login into a closed browser session. IBM X-Force ID: 153658.

MediumCVSS 4Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

IBM Security Identity Manager 7.0.1 Virtual Appliance may leave a user’s session usable after logout. The practical risk is highest on shared, unattended, or locally accessible workstations where someone can reopen a closed browser session and access the application as the prior user.

Executive priority

Treat as a moderate governance and access-control issue. Prioritize if the product manages identities or is accessed from shared administrator systems; otherwise schedule through normal vulnerability management after confirming deployment status.

Technical view

CVE-2018-1962 is improper session termination in IBM Security Identity Manager 7.0.1 Virtual Appliance. The CVSS 3.0 score is 4.0, with local attack vector and low confidentiality impact. The source bundle does not identify other affected products or versions.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to organizations running IBM Security Identity Manager 7.0.1 Virtual Appliance, especially where administrators use shared endpoints, kiosks, jump boxes, or systems with weak local access controls.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation evidence. The described attack requires local access and depends on a session remaining usable after logout or browser closure.

Researcher notes

Evidence is narrow but consistent: IBM Security Identity Manager 7.0.1 Virtual Appliance does not invalidate session tokens on logout. No CWE is provided in the bundle. Do not expand scope beyond the named IBM product and version without vendor evidence.

Mitigation direction

  • Review IBM advisory guidance for CVE-2018-1962.
  • Apply IBM-provided fixes or updates if applicable.
  • Restrict local access to administrator workstations.
  • Require workstation locking after privileged console use.
  • Avoid shared browser profiles for administrative access.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory IBM Security Identity Manager Virtual Appliance versions.
  • Confirm whether version 7.0.1 is deployed.
  • Review vendor advisory for fixed builds or configuration guidance.
  • Check privileged access paths involving shared endpoints.
  • Validate logout behavior in a controlled, authorized test environment.
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Confidence
high
Sources
5

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Based on public source material and reviewed before publication.

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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

Official CVE source material

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0ADP providers
4Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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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-2018-1962Attack 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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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMSecurity Identity Manager7.0.1Listed
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