CVE-2018-1683
MEDIUMCVSS 5.9/10EPSS 1.96%
Last modified
CVE-2018-1683 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.9/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to encrypt ORB communication. IBM X-Force ID: 145455.. EPSS estimates a 1.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to encrypt ORB communication. IBM X-Force ID: 145455.
Metrics
CVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:H/AV:N/C:H/I:N/PR:N/S:U/UI:N/E:U/RC:C/RL:O
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | < 18.0.0.3 |
References
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041720Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/145455VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10716533Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041720Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/145455VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10716533Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-1683?
IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to encrypt ORB communication. IBM X-Force ID: 145455.
How severe is CVE-2018-1683?
CVE-2018-1683 has a CVSS score of 5.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1683?
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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