CVE-2018-1543

Name: CVE-2018-1543
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-06-27T18:29:00.74+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.10%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1543 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM WebSphere MQ 8.0 and 9.0 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to properly validate the SSL certificate. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques. EPSS estimates a 1.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM WebSphere MQ 8.0 and 9.0 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to properly validate the SSL certificate. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques. IBM X-Force ID: 142598.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.10%

61.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-295

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Websphere Mq	8.0
Ibm	Websphere Mq	9.0

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22016346Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/142598Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22016346Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/142598Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jun 27, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1543?

How severe is CVE-2018-1543?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1543 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1543?

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-2018-1543?

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Source: NVD / NIST