CVE-2018-1744

Name: CVE-2018-1744
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-10-15T13:29:00.763+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.7/10EPSS 2.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1744 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.7/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, and 3.0 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system. EPSS estimates a 2.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, and 3.0 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 148423.

Metrics

CVSS 3.0

7.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.56%

83.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Security Key Lifecycle Manager	>= 2.5.0, <= 2.5.0.9
Ibm	Security Key Lifecycle Manager	>= 2.6.0, <= 2.6.0.4
Ibm	Security Key Lifecycle Manager	>= 2.7.0, <= 2.7.0.3
Ibm	Security Key Lifecycle Manager	>= 3.0.0, <= 3.0.0.1

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/148423VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10733353Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/148423VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10733353Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 15, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1744?

How severe is CVE-2018-1744?

CVE-2018-1744 has a CVSS score of 7.7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1744?

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