CVE-2018-1485

Name: CVE-2018-1485
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-12-12T16:29:01.2+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.01%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1485 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM BigFix Platform 9.2.0 through 9.2.14 and 9.5 through 9.5.9 does not renew a session variable after a successful authentication which could lead to session fixation/hijacking vulnerability. This could force a user to utilize a cookie that may be known to an attacker. EPSS estimates a 1.01% 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 does not renew a session variable after a successful authentication which could lead to session fixation/hijacking vulnerability. This could force a user to utilize a cookie that may be known to an attacker. IBM X-Force ID: 140970.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.01%

58.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-384

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/140970VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10733605Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/140970VDB 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-2018-1485?

How severe is CVE-2018-1485?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1485 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.01% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1485?

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