CVE-2018-1791: ibm connections Improper Input Validation
CVSS: 4.9v3.0MediumModified
Published 14-09-2018Last modified 17-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2018-1791 is a medium (CVSS 4.9) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in ibm connections. EPSS estimates a 0.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 61.7% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
4.9/10
010
Medium · v3.0 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.98%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 14-09-2018PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 17-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
IBM Connections 5.0, 5.5, and 6.0 is vulnerable to an External Service Interaction attack, caused by improper validation of a request property. By submitting suitable payloads, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to induce the Connections server to attack other systems. IBM X-Force ID: 148946.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsMedium 4.9Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.0/A:L/AC:H/AV:N/C:L/I:N/PR:L/S:C/UI:N/E:U/RC:C/RL:OSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST4.9MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:L
Medium 4.9Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:P/I:N/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.98%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
62%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.98% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.98%
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
- connections5.0 | 5.5 | 6.0
1 vendor · 1 product