CVE-2018-1621

Name: CVE-2018-1621
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-07-06T14:29:01.897+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1621 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 could allow a local attacker to obtain clear text password in a trace file caused by improper handling of some datasource custom properties. IBM X-Force ID: 144346.. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 could allow a local attacker to obtain clear text password in a trace file caused by improper handling of some datasource custom properties. IBM X-Force ID: 144346.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.27%

17.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-312

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	7.0.0.0
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	8.0.0.0
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	8.5.0.0
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	9.0.0.0

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22016821Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041226Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/144346VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22016821Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041226Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/144346VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1621?

How severe is CVE-2018-1621?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1621 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1621?

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-2018-1621?

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Source: NVD / NIST