CVE-2018-17151 Missing authorization in n/a

Medium 5.4 Published 11 Jul 2019 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Attackers can bypass access controls in InterSystems Cache to read or modify data without proper authorization.

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-2018-17151?

CVE-2018-17151 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Jul 2019. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Intersystems Cache 2017.2.2.865.0 has Incorrect Access Control.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-17151?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Intersystems Cache.

How do I fix CVE-2018-17151?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-17151 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-2018-17151 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-17151 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rmf8-3xvw-rmgj.