CVE-2018-7272
CWE-200Published: February 21, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
The REST APIs in ForgeRock AM before 5.5.0 include SSOToken IDs as part of the URL, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive information by finding an ID value in a log file.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2018-7272 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-200): Information exposure vulnerabilities leak sensitive data to unauthorized actors.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
Related CVEs (CWE-200)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2018-7272 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts