High severity7.7NVD Advisory· Published Dec 20, 2018· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2018-1778
CVE-2018-1778
Description
IBM LoopBack (IBM API Connect 2018.1, 2018.4.1, 5.0.8.0, and 5.0.8.4) could allow an attacker to bypass authentication if the AccessToken Model is exposed over a REST API, it is then possible for anyone to create an AccessToken for any User provided they know the userId and can hence get access to the other userâÂÂs data / access to their privileges (if the user happens to be an Admin for example). IBM X-Force ID: 148801.
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Affected products
4cpe:2.3:a:ibm:api_connect:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 2 more
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:api_connect:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*range: >=5.0.8.0,<=5.0.8.4
- (no CPE)
- (no CPE)range: 5.0.8.0
Patches
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References
3- www.ibm.com/support/docview.wssnvdPatchVendor Advisory
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/106313nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/148801nvdVDB EntryVendor Advisory
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