CVE-2018-1480

Description

IBM BigFix Platform 9.2.0 through 9.2.14 and 9.5 through 9.5.9 does not set the 'HttpOnly' attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies. If a Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability also existed attackers may be able to get the cookie values via malicious JavaScript and then hijack the user session. IBM X-Force ID: 140762.

Category

4.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.12%
Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM BigFix Platform
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/140762 vdb entry vendor advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10733605 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1480?
CVE-2018-1480 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-1480?
To fix CVE-2018-1480, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-1480 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-1480 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-1480?
CVE-2018-1480 affects IBM BigFix Platform.
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