CVE-2017-1198 Information disclosure in BigFix Compliance

Low 3.7 Published 5 Feb 2019 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Attackers can access sensitive data stored in URL parameters via logs or history, requiring IBM BigFix Compliance users to apply patches.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2017-1198?

CVE-2017-1198 is a low-severity vulnerability in IBM BigFix Compliance, published on 5 Feb 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM BigFix Compliance 1.7 through 1.9.91 (TEMA SUAv1 SCA SCM) stores sensitive information in URL parameters. This may lead to information disclosure if unauthorized parties have access to the URLs via server logs, referrer header or browser history. IBM X-Force ID: 123673.

Weakness: CWE-532

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-1198?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Bigfix Compliance.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1198?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-1198 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-1198 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-1198 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-66xp-m6jv-92p4.