CVE-2018-1791

Name: CVE-2018-1791
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-14T12:29:00.587+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.98%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1791 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Connections 5.0, 5.5, and 6.0 is vulnerable to an External Service Interaction attack, caused by improper validation of a request property. By submitting suitable payloads, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to induce the Connections server to attack other systems. EPSS estimates a 0.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Connections 5.0, 5.5, and 6.0 is vulnerable to an External Service Interaction attack, caused by improper validation of a request property. By submitting suitable payloads, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to induce the Connections server to attack other systems. IBM X-Force ID: 148946.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.98%

57.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Connections	5.0
Ibm	Connections	5.5
Ibm	Connections	6.0

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/148946VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10731207Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/148946VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10731207Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 14, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1791?

How severe is CVE-2018-1791?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1791 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1791?

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