VulnerabilityModified

CVE-2018-1546

IBM API Connect 5.0.0.0 through 5.0.8.3 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to properly enable HTTP Strict Transport Security.

MEDIUM 5.9EPSS 2.18%

Does this matter?

Lower severity and a low EPSS score (2.18%). Track it; it rarely justifies an emergency change on its own.

Description

IBM API Connect 5.0.0.0 through 5.0.8.3 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to properly enable HTTP Strict Transport Security. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques. IBM X-Force ID: 142650.

CVSS 3.1: 5.9 MEDIUMCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS: 2.18% probability · 81th percentile
CISA KEV: Not listed
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected: ibm/api connect
Source: psirt@us.ibm.com

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/142650VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/715299
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/142650VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www-prd-trops.events.ibm.com/node/715299

Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.