CVE-2018-1546: ibm api_connect
CVSS: 5.9v3.1MediumModified
Published 06-07-2018Last modified 17-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2018-1546 is a medium (CVSS 5.9) vulnerability in ibm api_connect. EPSS estimates a 2.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 82.1% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
5.9/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
2.18%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 06-07-2018PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 17-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
IBM API Connect 5.0.0.0 through 5.0.8.3 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to properly enable HTTP Strict Transport Security. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques. IBM X-Force ID: 142650.
CVSS metrics
4 scores · 2 sources · 3 versionsMedium 5.9Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST5.9MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Medium 5.9Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
Medium 4.3Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
2.18%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
82%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 2.18% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score2.18%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Ibm1 product
- api_connect5.0.1.0 | 5.0.0.0 | 5.0.2.0 | 5.0.5.0 | 5.0.6.0 | 5.0.6.1 | 5.0.6.2 | 5.0.7.0 | 5.0.7.1 | 5.0.3.0 | 5.0.4.0 | 5.0.7.2 | 5.0.6.3 | 5.0.6.4 | 5.0.8.0 | 5.0.8.1 | 5.0.6.5 | 5.0.6.6 | 5.0.8.2 | 5.0.8.3 | ≥ 5.0.0.0, ≤ 5.0.8.3
1 vendor · 1 product