CVE-2018-1991 Information disclosure in API Connect

Low 2.7 Published Updated

Attackers can obtain sensitive software stack details from CMC UI headers, aiding further reconnaissance against IBM API Connect deployments.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2018-1991?

CVE-2018-1991 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Api Connect, published on 22 May 2019. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM API Connect 5.0.0.0, and 5.0.8.6 could could return sensitive information that could provide critical information as to the underlying software stack in CMC UI headers. IBM X-Force ID: 154284.

Weakness: CWE-200

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-1991?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Api Connect.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1991?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-1991 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-1991 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-1991 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Ibm Api Connect vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-84jp-rqr8-mw8v.

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