CVE-2018-1838: ibm websphere_application_server
CVSS: 6.5v3.0MediumModified
Published 12-10-2018Last modified 17-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2018-1838 is a medium (CVSS 6.5) vulnerability in ibm websphere_application_server. EPSS estimates a 1.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 75.2% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
6.5/10
010
Medium · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
1.59%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 12-10-2018PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 17-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5 and 9.0 in IBM Cloud could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information caused by improper handling of passwords. IBM X-Force ID: 150811.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsMedium 6.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NSources2 sources · 5.3–6.5
- CVE.orgCNA5.3MediumCVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:H/AV:N/C:H/I:N/PR:L/S:U/UI:N/E:U/RC:C/RL:ODiffers
Medium 4.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
1.59%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
75%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 1.59% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score1.59%
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
- websphere_application_server8.5 | 9.0 | 8.5.0.0 | 9.0.0.0
1 vendor · 1 product