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CVE-2018-2015: IBM API Connect 2018.1 and 2018.4.1.4 could allow a remote attacker to hijack the clicking action of the vi...

IBM API Connect 2018.1 and 2018.4.1.4 could allow a remote attacker to hijack the clicking action of the victim. By persuading a victim to visit a malicious Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to hijack the victim's click actions and possibly launch further attacks against the victim. IBM X-Force ID: 155195.

MediumCVSS 6.4Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a clickjacking issue in IBM API Connect. If an affected user is tricked into visiting a malicious website, their clicks could be misdirected toward actions in API Connect, potentially enabling follow-on abuse. The sources do not show active exploitation. Exposure is most likely where affected IBM API Connect versions remain in use and reachable by users with relevant access. The bundle does not identify specific deployments, components, or configuration conditions beyond the affected product versions. Treat this as a moderate priority. It is not described as actively exploited, but it affects a security-critical platform and can support follow-on attacks if users can be tricked into interacting with hostile content. Mitigation focus: Check IBM’s advisory for the vendor-supported fix or upgrade path.; Inventory IBM API Connect deployments for versions 2018.1 and 2018.4.1.4.; Prioritize remediation for internet-reachable or broadly accessible API Connect interfaces..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
6.4 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

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

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
6.4CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/C:L/AC:L/UI:N/AV:N/S:C/I:L/PR:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C3.12.7Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

6.4Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2018-2015Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

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 Connect2018.1, 2018.4.1.4Listed
Weakness

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