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3.3

IBM Security Identity Manager 7.0.1 lets logged‑out users stay active

CVE-2018-1962 · published 7 years ago
Summary

The IBM Security Identity Manager 7.0.1 virtual appliance does not properly end a user session when the logout button is pressed. This means someone with access to the computer could reopen the browser and continue using the same session without re‑authenticating. Apply the latest security update from IBM or configure the system to force session termination on logout.

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
VendorProductAffected versions
ibm security_identity_manager >= 7.0.1, <= 7.0.1.10
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_identity_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
IBM Security Identity Manager 7.0.1 Virtual Appliance does not invalidate session tokens when the logout button is pressed. The lack of proper session termination may allow attackers with local acc...
IBM Security Identity Manager 7.0.1 Virtual Appliance does not invalidate session tokens when the logout button is pressed. The lack of proper session termination may allow attackers with local access to login into a closed browser session. IBM X-Force ID: 153658.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
3.3 Low
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-384Session Fixation
Timeline
Published4 Feb 2019
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2018-1962 · NVD
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