CVE-2018-1722

IBM Security Access Manager Appliance 9.0.4.0 and 9.0.5.0 could allow remote code execution when Advanced Access Control or Federation services are running

Critical · published August 24, 2018

CVSS v3.0
10.0
EPSS
9%
Percentile
95.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A critical remote code execution flaw lurks in IBM Security Access Manager Appliances 9.0.4.0 and 9.0.5.0, potentially putting your system at risk! 🔥 Think of this like a security checkpoint in a high-security building that accidentally lets someone in without a proper ID — once inside, they can access any room they want! If exploited, an attacker could execute arbitrary code on the server, leading to unauthorized access and a complete compromise of sensitive data. This could result in devastating consequences, including data breaches and service disruptions — absolutely terrifying!

Put simply

Think of this like a security checkpoint in a high-security building that accidentally lets someone in without a proper ID — once inside, they can access any room they want! This vulnerability occurs when Advanced Access Control or Federation services are active, allowing malicious actors to execute code remotely without authentication. It's essentially a gaping hole in the security wall that trusted services should provide.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could execute arbitrary code on the server, leading to unauthorized access and a complete compromise of sensitive data. This could result in devastating consequences, including data breaches and service disruptions — absolutely terrifying! Immediately patch your IBM Security Access Manager Appliance to version 9.0.5.1 or later to close this vulnerability. Additionally, review your access control configurations and ensure that unnecessary services are disabled to reduce exposure. You've got this! By taking these steps, you're on your way to securing your system like a pro! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.0
10.0 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.0/A:H/AC:L/AV:N/C:H/I:H/PR:N/S:C/UI:N/E:U/RC:C/RL:O
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.09044 · 95.3th percentile
Published
2018-08-24T11:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 24 AUG 11:00Z
    IBM Security Access Manager Appliance 9.0.4.0 and 9.0.5.0 could allow remote code execution when Advanced Access Control or Federation services are running
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