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CVE-2018-1479: IBM BigFix Platform 9.2/9.5 can be tricked into unwanted actions
CVE-2018-1479 · published 8 years ago
Summary
The 9.2 and 9.5 versions of IBM BigFix Platform may let a malicious website cause an authenticated user to perform actions they did not intend. This could let an attacker change settings or run commands on the management console without permission. Apply the latest security updates from IBM and ensure anti‑CSRF protections are enabled.
What to do
The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| ibm | bigfix_platform |
>= 9.2, <= 9.2.13 >= 9.5, <= 9.5.8 cpe:2.3:a:ibm:bigfix_platform:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
Original advisory text
IBM BigFix Platform 9.2 and 9.5 is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery which could allow an attacker to execute malicious and unauthorized actions transmitted from a user that the website trus...
IBM BigFix Platform 9.2 and 9.5 is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery which could allow an attacker to execute malicious and unauthorized actions transmitted from a user that the website trusts. IBM X-Force ID: 140761.
References
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22015754 Patch Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/140761 VDB Entry Vendor Advisory
Internet-facing
14 days
Internal
At next upgrade
- Not known to be exploited
- Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
- Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Type
CWE-352Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Timeline
Published27 Apr 2018
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2018-1479 · NVD
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