CVE-2018-1420

Name: CVE-2018-1420
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-10-01T14:29:00.313+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1420 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM WebSphere Portal 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 resets access control settings to the out of the box configuration during Combined Cumulative Fix (CF) installation. This can lead to security miss-configuration of the installation. EPSS estimates a 1.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM WebSphere Portal 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 resets access control settings to the out of the box configuration during Combined Cumulative Fix (CF) installation. This can lead to security miss-configuration of the installation. IBM X-Force ID: 138950.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.34%

67.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-732

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Websphere Portal	7.0.0.0
Ibm	Websphere Portal	7.0.0.1
Ibm	Websphere Portal	7.0.0.2
Ibm	Websphere Portal	8.0.0.0
Ibm	Websphere Portal	8.0.0.1
Ibm	Websphere Portal	8.5.0.0
Ibm	Websphere Portal	9.0.0.0

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041767Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/138950VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22014276Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041767Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/138950VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22014276Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 1, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1420?

How severe is CVE-2018-1420?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1420 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1420?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-1420?

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Source: NVD / NIST