CVE-2018-1969 File upload in Security Identity Manager

Critical 9.0 Published 14 Jan 2019 Updated 17 Sep 2024

Attackers can upload dangerous files to IBM Security Identity Manager, potentially leading to code execution within the product environment.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2018-1969?

CVE-2018-1969 is a critical vulnerability in IBM Security Identity Manager, published on 14 Jan 2019. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

IBM Security Identity Manager 6.0.0 allows the attacker to upload or transfer files of dangerous types that can be automatically processed within the product's environment. IBM X-Force ID: 153750.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-1969?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Security Identity Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1969?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-1969 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-1969 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-1969 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jm3r-w543-q5j2.