CVE-2018-1738: ibm security_key_lifecycle_manager Improper Authentication
CVSS: 7.1v3.0HighModified
Published 11-10-2018Last modified 16-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2018-1738 is a high (CVSS 7.1) Improper Authentication vulnerability in ibm security_key_lifecycle_manager. EPSS estimates a 1.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 65.1% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.1/10
010
High · v3.0 (CVE.org)EPSS score
1.10%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 11-10-2018PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 16-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager 2.6, 2.7, 3.0 could allow an authenticated user to obtain highly sensitive information or jeopardize system integrity due to improper authentication mechanisms. IBM X-Force ID: 147907.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsHigh 7.1Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:L/AV:N/C:H/I:L/PR:L/S:U/UI:N/E:U/RC:C/RL:OSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.1HighCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N
Medium 5.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
1.10%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
65%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 1.10% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score1.10%
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
- security_key_lifecycle_manager2.6 | 2.7 | 3.0 | ≥ 2.6.0, ≤ 2.6.0.4 | ≥ 2.7.0, ≤ 2.7.0.3 | ≥ 3.0.0, ≤ 3.0.0.1
1 vendor · 1 product