CVE-2018-1398 Information disclosure in Sterling File Gateway

Medium 5.3 Published 20 Jul 2018 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can download sensitive files from IBM Sterling File Gateway, exposing confidential data to unauthorized parties.

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-2018-1398?

CVE-2018-1398 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Sterling File Gateway, published on 20 Jul 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM Sterling File Gateway 2.2.0 through 2.2.6 could allow a remote attacker to download certain files that could contain sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 138434.

Weakness: CWE-200

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-1398?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Sterling File Gateway.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1398?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-1398 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-1398 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-1398 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Ibm Sterling File Gateway vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w2p7-2hgm-vx69.