Api Connect
CVE-2018-1532
MEDIUM
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V14 - Data Protection Data exposure prevention
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques across 2 tactics: Collection, Discovery The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Impact | CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction not required. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | A remote attacker could access sensitive data that should not be disclosed by sending crafted requests to the affected application. |
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Alert meAnalysisAI
IBM API Connect 5.0.0.0 through 5.0.8.2 does not properly update the SESSIONID with each request, which could allow a user to obtain the ID in further attacks against the system. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. This Exposure of Sensitive Information vulnerability could allow attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed.
RemediationAI
A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Minimize information in error messages, implement proper access controls, encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit.
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This vulnerability is classified as Exposure of Sensitive Information (CWE-200), which allows attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed. IBM API Connect 5.0.0.0 through 5.0.8.2 does not properly update the SESSIONID with each request, which could allow a user to obtain the ID in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 142430. Affected products include: Ibm Api Connect. Version information: through 5.0.8.2.
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AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
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CVSS VectorNVD
DescriptionNVD
IBM API Connect 5.0.0.0 through 5.0.8.2 does not properly update the SESSIONID with each request, which could allow a user to obtain the ID in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 142430.
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Attack Technique
Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.
Affected Products (CPE)NVD
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