CVE-2018-1474

Name: CVE-2018-1474
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-12-12T16:29:00.827+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1474 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM BigFix Platform 9.2.0 through 9.2.14 and 9.5 through 9.5.9 is vulnerable to HTTP response splitting attacks, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to inject arbitrary HTTP headers and cause the server to return a split response, once the URL is clicked. EPSS estimates a 1.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM BigFix Platform 9.2.0 through 9.2.14 and 9.5 through 9.5.9 is vulnerable to HTTP response splitting attacks, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to inject arbitrary HTTP headers and cause the server to return a split response, once the URL is clicked. This would allow the attacker to perform further attacks, such as Web cache poisoning or cross-site scripting, and possibly obtain sensitive information. IBM X-force ID: 140692.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.16%

63.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-74

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Bigfix Platform	>= 9.2.0, <= 9.2.14
Ibm	Bigfix Platform	>= 9.5, <= 9.5.9

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/140692VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10733605Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/140692VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10733605Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 12, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1474?

How severe is CVE-2018-1474?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1474 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1474?

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