CVE-2018-1386

Name: CVE-2018-1386
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-03-14T00:29:00.263+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.29%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1386 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Tivoli Workload Automation for AIX (IBM Workload Scheduler 8.6, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, and 9.4) contains directories with improper permissions that could allow a local user to with special access to gain root privileges. IBM X-Force ID: 138208.. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Tivoli Workload Automation for AIX (IBM Workload Scheduler 8.6, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, and 9.4) contains directories with improper permissions that could allow a local user to with special access to gain root privileges. IBM X-Force ID: 138208.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.29%

20.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-732

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Tivoli Workload Scheduler	8.6
Ibm	Tivoli Workload Scheduler	9.1
Ibm	Tivoli Workload Scheduler	9.2
Ibm	Tivoli Workload Scheduler	9.3
Ibm	Tivoli Workload Scheduler	9.4

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22012171Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/138208VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22012171Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/138208VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 14, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1386?

How severe is CVE-2018-1386?

CVE-2018-1386 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1386?

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