CVE-2018-1755

Name: CVE-2018-1755
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-08-24T10:29:06.007+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.48%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1755 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by incorrect transport being used when Liberty is configured to use Java Authentication SPI for Containers (JASPIC). This can happen when the Application Server is configured to permit access on non-secure (http) port and using JASPIC or JSR375 authentication.. EPSS estimates a 3.48% 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 incorrect transport being used when Liberty is configured to use Java Authentication SPI for Containers (JASPIC). This can happen when the Application Server is configured to permit access on non-secure (http) port and using JASPIC or JSR375 authentication.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.48%

87.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105150Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041558Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/148597VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10728689Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105150Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041558Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/148597VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10728689Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 24, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1755?

How severe is CVE-2018-1755?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1755 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1755?

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-2018-1755?

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Source: NVD / NIST