Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
NetIQ Identity Manager versions before 4.7 could expose sensitive information when the user application has logging or tracing enabled. The public record rates this as low overall, but confidentiality impact is high if sensitive data is written to accessible logs.
Executive priority
Handle during normal vulnerability management unless sensitive logs are broadly accessible or the product protects regulated identity data. Prioritize validation because leaked identity information can create downstream account and compliance risk.
Technical view
CVE-2018-7676 is an information leakage issue in NetIQ Identity Manager userapp before 4.7. The CVSS 3.0 vector is AV:P/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N, indicating constrained exploitation with high confidentiality impact only.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely in environments running NetIQ Identity Manager before 4.7 where userapp log or trace functionality is enabled and logs are accessible to personnel or systems beyond strict operational need.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not show active exploitation, and CISA KEV is false. CVSS indicates exploitation requires physical access, high privileges, and user interaction, limiting broad remote attack likelihood.
Researcher notes
No CWE is listed in the supplied record. Evidence is limited to the CVE description, CVSS vector, affected version statement, and NetIQ 4.7 release notes reference. Do not assume broader products or exploit availability.
Mitigation direction
- Identify any NetIQ Identity Manager deployments older than version 4.7.
- Review vendor guidance and release notes for upgrade direction from versions prior to 4.7.
- Disable unnecessary userapp log or trace settings according to vendor operational guidance.
- Restrict access to userapp logs to authorized administrators only.
- Treat exposed sensitive values in logs as potentially compromised.
Validation and detection
- Inventory NetIQ Identity Manager versions across production and non-production systems.
- Check whether userapp log or trace settings are enabled.
- Review representative userapp logs for sensitive information exposure.
- Verify log file permissions and centralized logging access controls.
- Confirm remediation status against NetIQ Identity Manager 4.7 release guidance.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Low
- CVSS
- 3.9 (3.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N0.23.6Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.0 score
3.9LowVector: CVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.netiq.com/documentation/identity-manager-47/releasenotes_idm47/data/releasenotes_idm47.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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