CVE-2018-1420 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2018-1420 affecting IBM WebSphere Portal versions 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0. Discover the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps for this security misconfiguration vulnerability.
IBM WebSphere Portal versions 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 are affected by a vulnerability that resets access control settings during Combined Cumulative Fix (CF) installation, potentially leading to security misconfiguration.
Understanding CVE-2018-1420
This CVE involves a security misconfiguration issue in IBM WebSphere Portal versions 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 during the installation of Combined Cumulative Fix (CF).
What is CVE-2018-1420?
- The vulnerability resets access control settings to default during CF installation
- Identified by IBM X-Force with ID number 138950
The Impact of CVE-2018-1420
- Attack Complexity: High
- Attack Vector: Network
- Base Score: 5.3 (Medium)
- Integrity Impact: High
- Privileges Required: Low
- Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
- Remediation Level: Official Fix
Technical Details of CVE-2018-1420
This section provides detailed technical information about the CVE.
Vulnerability Description
- Access control settings reset to default during CF installation
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: WebSphere Portal
- Vendor: IBM
- Versions: 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, 9.0
Exploitation Mechanism
- The vulnerability can be exploited through network access
Mitigation and Prevention
Protect your systems from CVE-2018-1420 with the following steps:
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply official fixes provided by IBM
- Monitor access control settings post-installation
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch WebSphere Portal
- Conduct security audits to detect misconfigurations
- Implement least privilege access controls
Patching and Updates
- Stay informed about security updates from IBM