CVE-2018-1740

Name: CVE-2018-1740
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-12-13T16:29:00.647+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.66%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1740 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Security Access Manager Appliance 9.0.1.0, 9.0.2.0, 9.0.3.0, 9.0.4.0, and 9.0.5.0 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session. EPSS estimates a 0.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Security Access Manager Appliance 9.0.1.0, 9.0.2.0, 9.0.3.0, 9.0.4.0, and 9.0.5.0 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session. IBM X-Force ID: 148419.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.66%

46.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Security Access Manager	>= 9.0.1.0, <= 9.0.5.0

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10787785Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/148419VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10787785Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/148419VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 13, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1740?

How severe is CVE-2018-1740?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1740 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1740?

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