CVE-2017-1368 Security feature bypass in Security Identity Governance and Intelligence

Medium 4.3 Published 6 Aug 2018 Updated 17 Sep 2024

Attackers can steal session cookies via insecure HTTP links, potentially leading to account takeover and data exposure in IBM Identity Governance appliances.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2017-1368?

CVE-2017-1368 is a medium-severity vulnerability in IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence, published on 6 Aug 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

IBM Security Identity Governance Virtual Appliance 5.2 through 5.2.3.2 does not set the secure attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies. Attackers may be able to get the cookie values by sending a http:// link to a user or by planting this link in a site the user goes to. The cookie will be sent to the insecure link and the attacker can then obtain the cookie value by snooping the traffic. IBM X-Force ID: 126861.

Weakness: CWE-384

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-1368?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Security Identity Governance and Intelligence.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1368?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-1368 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-1368 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-1368 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6x7c-ccx8-mqpg.