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CVE-2018-1551

LOWCVSS 3.1/10EPSS 1.14%

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CVE-2018-1551 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.1/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM WebSphere MQ 8.0.0.2 through 8.0.0.8 and 9.0.0.0 through 9.0.0.3 could allow users to have more authority than they should have if an MQ administrator creates an invalid user group name. IBM X-Force ID: 142888.. EPSS estimates a 1.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM WebSphere MQ 8.0.0.2 through 8.0.0.8 and 9.0.0.0 through 9.0.0.3 could allow users to have more authority than they should have if an MQ administrator creates an invalid user group name. IBM X-Force ID: 142888.

Metrics

CVSS 3.0
3.1/10

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

EPSS Probability
1.14%

62.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
IbmWebsphere Mq>= 8.0.0.2, <= 8.0.0.8
IbmWebsphere Mq>= 9.0.0.0, <= 9.0.0.3

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1551?
IBM WebSphere MQ 8.0.0.2 through 8.0.0.8 and 9.0.0.0 through 9.0.0.3 could allow users to have more authority than they should have if an MQ administrator creates an invalid user group name. IBM X-Force ID: 142888.
How severe is CVE-2018-1551?
CVE-2018-1551 has a CVSS score of 3.1/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1551?
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