CWE Code: 287
Vulnerability Type: privilege_escalation
CVSS Score: 9.3
CWE Name:  Improper Authentication
Summary: 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 user&#195;&#162;&#194;&#128;&#194;&#153;s data / access to their privileges (if the user happens to be an admin for example). ibm x-force id: 148801.
Access Authentication: NONE
Access Complexity: MEDIUM
Access Vector: NETWORK
Impact (C/I/A): COMPLETE/COMPLETE/COMPLETE
Published Date: 2018-12-20
Last Modified Date: 2019-10-09
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CWE Code: 287
Vulnerability Type: privilege_escalation
CVSS Score: 9.3
CWE Name:  Improper Authentication
Summary: 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 user&#195;&#162;&#194;&#128;&#194;&#153;s data / access to their privileges (if the user happens to be an admin for example). ibm x-force id: 148801.
Access Authentication: NONE
Access Complexity: MEDIUM
Access Vector: NETWORK
Impact (C/I/A): COMPLETE/COMPLETE/COMPLETE
Published Date: 2018-12-20
Last Modified Date: 2019-10-09
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