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CVE-2018-1663

5.9 · MEDIUM

IBM DataPower Gateways 7.5, 7.5.1, 7.5.2, 7.6, and 2018.4 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to properly enable HTTP Strict Transport Security.

Published Dec 7, 2018CWE-200EPSS 2.28%

Overview

CVE-2018-1663 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 7, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.9 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.9, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

IBM DataPower Gateways 7.5, 7.5.1, 7.5.2, 7.6, and 2018.4 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to properly enable HTTP Strict Transport Security. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques. IBM X-Force ID: 144889.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1663?

CVE-2018-1663 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 7, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.9 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2018-1663?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.9, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2018-1663?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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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