CVE-2018-1778
HIGHIBM API Connect 5.0.8.0-5.0.8.4 - Authentication Bypass via Exposed AccessToken Model
Title source: llmDescription
IBM LoopBack (IBM API Connect 2018.1, 2018.4.1, 5.0.8.0, and 5.0.8.4) could allow an attacker to bypass authentication if the AccessToken Model is exposed over a REST API, it is then possible for anyone to create an AccessToken for any User provided they know the userId and can hence get access to the other user’s data / access to their privileges (if the user happens to be an Admin for example). IBM X-Force ID: 148801.
References (3)
Core 3
Core References
Patch, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10733883
VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory vdb-entry
x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/148801
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106313
Scores
CVSS v3
7.7
EPSS
0.0345
EPSS Percentile
87.5%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L
Details
CWE
CWE-287
Status
published
Products (1)
ibm/api_connect
5.0.8.0 - 5.0.8.4
Published
Dec 20, 2018
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026