CVE-2018-1237

Name: CVE-2018-1237
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-03-27T21:29:00.86+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.58%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1237 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Dell EMC ScaleIO versions prior to 2.5, contain improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts on the Light installation Agent (LIA). This component is deployed on every server in the ScaleIO cluster and is used for central management of ScaleIO nodes. EPSS estimates a 1.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Dell EMC ScaleIO versions prior to 2.5, contain improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts on the Light installation Agent (LIA). This component is deployed on every server in the ScaleIO cluster and is used for central management of ScaleIO nodes. A remote malicious user, having network access to LIA, could potentially exploit this vulnerability to launch brute force guessing of user names and passwords of user accounts on the LIA.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.58%

72.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dell	Emc Scaleio	< 2.5

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Mar/59Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Mar/59Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 27, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1237?

How severe is CVE-2018-1237?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1237 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1237?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST