#VU12164 Incorrect authorization in IBM Business Process Manager - CVE-2017-1766

Vulnerability identifier: #VU12164

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-1766

CWE-ID: CWE-863

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM Business Process Manager
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to write arbitrary files on the target system.

The weakness exists due to incorrect authorization. A remote attacker can claim and work on ad hoc tasks he is not assigned to.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Business Process Manager: 8.5.5.0 - 8.6.0

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External links
https://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22011866

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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