CVE-2018-1944: ibm security_identity_governance_and_intelligence Use of Hard-coded Credentials
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2018-1944 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability in ibm security_identity_governance_and_intelligence. EPSS estimates a 0.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 57.4% of scored vulnerabilities.
Timeline
- 21-02-2019PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 17-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2 through 5.2.4.1 Virtual Appliance contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key, which it uses for its own inbound authentication, outbound communication to external components, or encryption of internal data. IBM X-Force ID: 153386.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versions- CVE.orgCNA5.1MediumCVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:H/AV:L/C:H/I:N/PR:N/S:U/UI:N/E:U/RC:C/RL:ODiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.84%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
57%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.04 pp
From 0.80% on 21-09-2026
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_identity_governance_and_intelligence5.2 | 5.2.1 | 5.2.2 | 5.2.2.1 | 5.2.3 | 5.2.3.1 | 5.2.3.2 | 5.2.4 | 5.2.4.1 | ≥ 5.2, ≤ 5.2.4.1
1 vendor · 1 product