CVE-2018-1661

Name: CVE-2018-1661
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-12-20T14:29:00.23+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.92%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1661 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM DataPower Gateways 7.5, 7.5.1, 7.5.2, and 7.6 is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery which could allow an attacker to execute malicious and unauthorized actions transmitted from a user that the website trusts. IBM X-Force ID: 144887.. EPSS estimates a 0.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM DataPower Gateways 7.5, 7.5.1, 7.5.2, and 7.6 is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery which could allow an attacker to execute malicious and unauthorized actions transmitted from a user that the website trusts. IBM X-Force ID: 144887.

Metrics

CVSS 3.0

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.92%

55.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-352

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Datapower Gateway	>= 7.5.0.0, <= 7.5.0.17
Ibm	Datapower Gateway	>= 7.5.1.0, <= 7.5.1.16
Ibm	Datapower Gateway	>= 7.5.2.0, <= 7.5.2.16
Ibm	Datapower Gateway	>= 7.6.0.0, <= 7.6.0.9

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106329Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/144887VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10744189Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106329Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/144887VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10744189Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 20, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1661?

How severe is CVE-2018-1661?

CVE-2018-1661 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1661?

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