CVE-2018-1546

Name: CVE-2018-1546
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-07-06T14:29:01.443+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.9/10EPSS 2.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1546 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.9/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM API Connect 5.0.0.0 through 5.0.8.3 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to properly enable HTTP Strict Transport Security. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques. EPSS estimates a 2.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM API Connect 5.0.0.0 through 5.0.8.3 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to properly enable HTTP Strict Transport Security. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques. IBM X-Force ID: 142650.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.9/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

2.21%

80.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Api Connect	>= 5.0.0.0, <= 5.0.8.3

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/142650VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/715299
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/142650VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www-prd-trops.events.ibm.com/node/715299

Timeline

Published: Jul 6, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1546?

How severe is CVE-2018-1546?

CVE-2018-1546 has a CVSS score of 5.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1546?

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-2018-1546?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST