CVE-2018-1453 File upload in Security Identity Manager

High 8.8 Published 8 Jun 2018 Updated 16 Sep 2024

An authenticated attacker can upload dangerous files to the IBM Security Identity Manager Virtual Appliance, potentially leading to code execution.

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

What is CVE-2018-1453?

CVE-2018-1453 is a high-severity vulnerability in IBM Security Identity Manager, published on 8 Jun 2018. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM Security Identity Manager Virtual Appliance 7.0 allows an authenticated attacker to upload or transfer files of dangerous types that can be automatically processed within the environment. IBM X-Force ID: 140055.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-1453?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Security Identity Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1453?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-1453 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-1453 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-1453 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-r959-p85p-c67w.