CVE-2018-1000634

Name: CVE-2018-1000634
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-08-20T19:31:32.81+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.97%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1000634 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Open Microscopy Environment OMERO.server version 5.4.0 to 5.4.6 contains an Improper Access Control vulnerability in User management that can result in administrative user with privilege restrictions logging in as a more powerful administrator. This attack appear to be exploitable via Use user administration privilege to set the password of a more powerful administrator. EPSS estimates a 0.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Open Microscopy Environment OMERO.server version 5.4.0 to 5.4.6 contains an Improper Access Control vulnerability in User management that can result in administrative user with privilege restrictions logging in as a more powerful administrator. This attack appear to be exploitable via Use user administration privilege to set the password of a more powerful administrator. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in 5.4.7.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.97%

57.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openmicroscopy	Omero	>= 5.4.0, <= 5.4.6

References

https://www.openmicroscopy.org/2018/07/26/omero-5-4-7.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.openmicroscopy.org/security/advisories/2018-SV3-modify-user-password/Vendor Advisory
https://www.openmicroscopy.org/2018/07/26/omero-5-4-7.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.openmicroscopy.org/security/advisories/2018-SV3-modify-user-password/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 20, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1000634?

How severe is CVE-2018-1000634?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1000634 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1000634?

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Source: NVD / NIST