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CVE-2018-1973: IBM API Connect 5.0.0.0 through 5.0.8.4 allows a user with limited 'API Administrator level access to give...

IBM API Connect 5.0.0.0 through 5.0.8.4 allows a user with limited 'API Administrator level access to give themselves full 'Administrator' level access through the members functionality. IBM X-Force ID: 153914.

HighCVSS 7.2Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

IBM API Connect 5.0.0.0 through 5.0.8.4 contains a privilege escalation issue. A user who already has limited API Administrator access could promote themselves to full Administrator through members functionality, increasing business risk from compromised or over-permissioned accounts. Exposure is most likely where IBM API Connect 5.0.0.0 through 5.0.8.4 is still deployed and users hold API Administrator-level access. The issue is not described as unauthenticated or affecting unrelated IBM products. Prioritize remediation for any still-running API Connect 5.0.x environment with delegated API administrators. The main business concern is privilege expansion by a trusted or compromised administrative account, potentially leading to broader platform control. Mitigation focus: Identify all IBM API Connect 5.0.x deployments and exact versions.; Review IBM advisory guidance and apply the vendor-supported remediation.; Restrict API Administrator membership management to trusted personnel only..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
7.2 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
3Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
7.2CVSS 3.0HighCVSS:3.0/A:H/AC:L/AV:N/C:H/I:H/PR:H/S:U/UI:N/E:U/RC:C/RL:O1.25.9Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

7.2High
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2018-1973Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/A:H/AC:L/AV:N/C:H/I:H/PR:H/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
IBMAPI Connect5.0.0.0, 5.0.8.4Listed
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