HTTP Host Header Injection in IBM Cloud Private
CVE-2018-1943

5.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
IBM
Status
Cloud Private
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 April 2019

Summary

IBM Cloud Private versions 3.1.0 and 3.1.1 are vulnerable to HTTP Host header injection due to improper input validation. Attackers can leverage this flaw by enticing a user to visit a specifically crafted webpage that triggers the injection of arbitrary HTTP headers. This exploitation can result in various attacks, including cross-site scripting, cache poisoning, and session hijacking, posing significant security risks to affected systems.

Affected Version(s)

Cloud Private 3.1.0

Cloud Private 3.1.1

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10871656
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/153385
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107828
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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