CVE-2018-1549

Name: CVE-2018-1549
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-07-10T16:29:00.86+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.93%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1549 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Rational Quality Manager 5.0 through 5.0.2 and 6.0 through 6.0.5 are vulnerable to HTTP response splitting attacks. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using specially-crafted URL to cause the server to return a split response, once the URL is clicked. EPSS estimates a 0.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Rational Quality Manager 5.0 through 5.0.2 and 6.0 through 6.0.5 are vulnerable to HTTP response splitting attacks. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using specially-crafted URL to 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, cross-site scripting, and possibly obtain sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 142658.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.93%

55.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-74

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Rational Quality Manager	>= 5.0, <= 5.0.2
Ibm	Rational Quality Manager	>= 6.0, <= 6.0.5

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10716607Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/142658Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10716607Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/142658Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jul 10, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1549?

How severe is CVE-2018-1549?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1549 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1549?

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