CVE-2018-1736

Name: CVE-2018-1736
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-27T19:29:00.51+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.51%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1736 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM WebSphere Portal 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 could allow a remote attacker to conduct phishing attacks, using an open redirect attack. By persuading a victim to visit a specially-crafted Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to spoof the URL displayed to redirect a user to a malicious Web site that would appear to be trusted. EPSS estimates a 1.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM WebSphere Portal 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 could allow a remote attacker to conduct phishing attacks, using an open redirect attack. By persuading a victim to visit a specially-crafted Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to spoof the URL displayed to redirect a user to a malicious Web site that would appear to be trusted. This could allow the attacker to obtain highly sensitive information or conduct further attacks against the victim. IBM X-Force ID: 147906.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.51%

71.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-601

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Websphere Portal	7.0.0.0
Ibm	Websphere Portal	7.0.0.1
Ibm	Websphere Portal	7.0.0.2
Ibm	Websphere Portal	8.0.0.0
Ibm	Websphere Portal	8.0.0.1
Ibm	Websphere Portal	8.5.0.0
Ibm	Websphere Portal	9.0.0.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105490Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041753Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/147906VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10729683Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105490Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041753Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/147906VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10729683Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 27, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1736?

How severe is CVE-2018-1736?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1736 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1736?

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-2018-1736?

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Source: NVD / NIST