CVE-2018-1478

Name: CVE-2018-1478
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-12-12T16:29:00.95+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.15%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1478 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM BigFix Platform 9.2.0 through 9.2.14 and 9.5 through 9.5.9 could allow a remote attacker to hijack the clicking action of the victim. By persuading a victim to visit a malicious Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to hijack the victim's click actions and possibly launch further attacks against the victim. EPSS estimates a 1.15% 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 could allow a remote attacker to hijack the clicking action of the victim. By persuading a victim to visit a malicious Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to hijack the victim's click actions and possibly launch further attacks against the victim. IBM X-Force ID: 140760.

Metrics

CVSS 3.0

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.15%

62.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

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/140760VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10733605Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/140760VDB 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-2018-1478?

How severe is CVE-2018-1478?

CVE-2018-1478 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1478?

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