CVE-2018-1553

Description

IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty prior to 18.0.0.2 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by mishandling of exceptions by the SAML Web SSO feature. IBM X-Force ID: 142890.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.31%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104585 vdb entry third party advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/142890 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22016218 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1553?
CVE-2018-1553 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-1553?
To fix CVE-2018-1553, 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-2018-1553 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-1553 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-2018-1553?
CVE-2018-1553 affects IBM IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty.
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