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CVE-2018-1859

Quick assessment

Affected

IBM API Connect

Exploitation

No confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; assess based on exposure

Recommended action

Check the vendor advisory and references for a fixed version. If immediate upgrade is impossible, restrict exposure and increase monitoring.

IBM API Connect（又名APIConnect）是美国IBM公司的一套用于管理API生命周期的集成解决方案。该方案支持创建、运行、管理和保护API和微服务等。 IBM API Connect 5.0.0.0版本至5.0.8.4版本中存在提权漏洞。攻击者可利用该漏洞提升权限。

AI Predicted 8.8 Difficulty: Easy EPSS 1.04% · P64 Updated Feb 21, 2026

Possible ATT&CK Techniques 1 AI

T1098 · Account Manipulation

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I. Basic Information for CVE-2018-1859

Vulnerability Information

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Vulnerability Title

N/A

Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5

Vulnerability Description

IBM API Connect 5.0.0.0 through 5.0.8.4 could allow a user authenticated as an administrator with limited rights to escalate their privileges. IBM X-Force ID: 151258.

Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5

CVSS Information

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Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5

Vulnerability Type

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Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5

Vulnerability Title

IBM API Connect 权限许可和访问控制问题漏洞

Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)

Vulnerability Description

Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)

CVSS Information

N/A

Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)

Vulnerability Type

N/A

Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Affected Versions	CPE	Subscribe
IBM	API Connect	5.0.0.0	-

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III. Intelligence Information for CVE-2018-1859

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Vendor Advisories for CVE-2018-1859 (2)

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106456 vdb-entry x_refsource_BID
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/151258 vdb-entry x_refsource_XF

https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2018-1859

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IV. Related Vulnerabilities

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Same vendor: IBM