CVE-2018-1626

Name: CVE-2018-1626
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-04-02T14:29:00.607+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1626 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager Virtual Appliance 2.2.1 does not renew a session variable after a successful authentication which could lead to session fixation/hijacking vulnerability. This could force a user to utilize a cookie that may be known to an attacker. EPSS estimates a 1.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager Virtual Appliance 2.2.1 does not renew a session variable after a successful authentication which could lead to session fixation/hijacking vulnerability. This could force a user to utilize a cookie that may be known to an attacker. IBM X-Force ID: 144411.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.16%

63.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-384

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/144411VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10879093Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/144411VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1626?

How severe is CVE-2018-1626?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1626 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1626?

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