CVE-2018-1768

Name: CVE-2018-1768
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-26T15:29:00.92+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1768 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0 and 10.1.1 could disclose sensitive information when an authorized user executes a test operation, the user id an password may be displayed in plain text within an instrumentation log file. IBM X-Force ID: 148622.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0 and 10.1.1 could disclose sensitive information when an authorized user executes a test operation, the user id an password may be displayed in plain text within an instrumentation log file. IBM X-Force ID: 148622.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.38%

29.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-532

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Spectrum Protect Plus	10.1.0
Ibm	Spectrum Protect Plus	10.1.1

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10729219Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041715Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/148622VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10729219Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041715Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/148622VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 26, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1768?

How severe is CVE-2018-1768?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1768 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1768?

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