Code execution in IBM Operations Analytics - Log Analysis



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2018-15494
CWE-ID CWE-74
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Log Analysis
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor IBM Corporation

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component

EUVDB-ID: #VU36773

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-15494

CWE-ID: CWE-74 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

In Dojo Toolkit before 1.14, there is unescaped string injection in dojox/Grid/DataGrid.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Log Analysis: All versions

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/security-bulletin-potential-vulnerability-in-dojo-affect-ibm-operations-analytics-log-analysis-cve-2018-15494/
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6837591


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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