CVE-2018-1618

Name: CVE-2018-1618
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-04-02T14:29:00.277+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1618 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager Virtual Appliance 2.2.1 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system. EPSS estimates a 3.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager Virtual Appliance 2.2.1 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 144343.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.40%

87.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Security Privileged Identity Manager	2.1.1

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10879093Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/144343VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10879093Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/144343VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 2, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1618?

How severe is CVE-2018-1618?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1618 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1618?

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-2018-1618?

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Source: NVD / NIST