CVE-2018-1398

Name: CVE-2018-1398
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-07-20T16:29:00.417+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 2.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1398 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Sterling File Gateway 2.2.0 through 2.2.6 could allow a remote attacker to download certain files that could contain sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 138434.. EPSS estimates a 2.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Sterling File Gateway 2.2.0 through 2.2.6 could allow a remote attacker to download certain files that could contain sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 138434.

Metrics

CVSS 3.0

5.3/10

CVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:L/AV:N/C:L/I:N/PR:N/S:U/UI:N/E:U/RC:C/RL:O

EPSS Probability

2.38%

81.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Sterling File Gateway	>= 2.2.0, <= 2.2.6

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10717025Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104919Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/138434VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10717025Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104919Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/138434VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1398?

IBM Sterling File Gateway 2.2.0 through 2.2.6 could allow a remote attacker to download certain files that could contain sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 138434.

How severe is CVE-2018-1398?

CVE-2018-1398 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1398?

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