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CVE-2018-1884

4.8 · MEDIUM

IBM Case Manager 5.2.0.0, 5.2.0.4, 5.2.1.0, 5.2.1.7, 5.3.0.0, and 5.3.3.0 is vulnerable to a "zip slip" vulnerability which could allow a remote attacker to execute code using directory traversal t…

Published Nov 12, 2018CWE-22EPSS 2.74%

Overview

CVE-2018-1884 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 12, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 4.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 4.8, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

IBM Case Manager 5.2.0.0, 5.2.0.4, 5.2.1.0, 5.2.1.7, 5.3.0.0, and 5.3.3.0 is vulnerable to a "zip slip" vulnerability which could allow a remote attacker to execute code using directory traversal techniques. IBM X-Force ID: 151970.

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-2018-1884?

CVE-2018-1884 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 12, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 4.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2018-1884?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 4.8, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2018-1884?

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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2018-1884?

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