CVE-2018-1469 Command injection in API Connect

Critical 9.8 Published 4 Apr 2018 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Unauthenticated attackers can execute system commands on IBM API Connect Developer Portal via crafted HTTP requests.

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-2018-1469?

CVE-2018-1469 is a critical command injection vulnerability in Ibm Api Connect, published on 4 Apr 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM API Connect Developer Portal 5.0.0.0 through 5.0.8.2 could allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute system commands using specially crafted HTTP requests. IBM X-Force ID: 140605.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-1469?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Api Connect.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1469?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-1469 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2018-1469 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-1469 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-gvhx-7g52-ww38.