CVE-2018-1433 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.5 Published 17 May 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Unauthenticated attackers can read arbitrary files from IBM storage systems via the DownloadFile web handler, exposing sensitive data.

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-2018-1433?

CVE-2018-1433 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 May 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM SAN Volume Controller, IBM Storwize, IBM Spectrum Virtualize and IBM FlashSystem products ( 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 7.6, 7.6.1, 7.7, 7.7.1, 7.8, 7.8.1, 8.1, and 8.1.1) web handler /DownloadFile does not require authentication to read arbitrary files from the system. IBM X-Force ID: 139473.

Weakness: CWE-200

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-1433?

It affects 8 products.

Products include Ibm San Volume Controller Firmware, Ibm Spectrum Virtualize, Ibm Spectrum Virtualize for Public Cloud, Ibm Storwize V3500 Firmware, Ibm Storwize V3700 Firmware, Ibm Storwize V5000 Firmware and 2 more.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1433?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-1433 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2018-1433 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-1433 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mj7j-4rp4-j36f.