CVE-2018-1626
3.1 · LOWOverview
CVE-2018-1626 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting ibm security_privileged_identity_manager. It was published on April 2, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 3.1 (LOW).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 3.1, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
Technical Description
IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager Virtual Appliance 2.2.1 does not renew a session variable after a successful authentication which could lead to session fixation/hijacking vulnerability. This could force a user to utilize a cookie that may be known to an attacker. IBM X-Force ID: 144411.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update security_privileged_identity_manager to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-1626?
CVE-2018-1626 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting ibm security_privileged_identity_manager. It was published on April 2, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 3.1 (LOW).
How severe is CVE-2018-1626?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 3.1, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2018-1626?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update security_privileged_identity_manager to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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