CVE-2018-1484 Security feature bypass in BigFix Platform

Low 3.7 Published 12 Dec 2018 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Attackers can steal session cookies via insecure HTTP links, potentially leading to account takeover or data exposure in IBM BigFix Platform.

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-2018-1484?

CVE-2018-1484 is a low-severity vulnerability in IBM BigFix Platform, published on 12 Dec 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM BigFix Platform 9.2.0 through 9.2.14 and 9.5 through 9.5.9 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: 140969.

Weakness: CWE-384

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-1484?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Bigfix Platform.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1484?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-1484 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-1484 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-1484 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-53gf-ghfj-qq63.