CVE-2018-1792

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.52%

Last modified

CVE-2018-1792 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM WebSphere MQ 8.0.0.0 through 8.0.0.10, 9.0.0.0 through 9.0.0.5, 9.0.1 through 9.0.5, and 9.1.0.0 could allow a local user to inject code that could be executed with root privileges. IBM X-Force ID: 148947.. EPSS estimates a 0.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM WebSphere MQ 8.0.0.0 through 8.0.0.10, 9.0.0.0 through 9.0.0.5, 9.0.1 through 9.0.5, and 9.1.0.0 could allow a local user to inject code that could be executed with root privileges. IBM X-Force ID: 148947.

Metrics

CVSS 3.0
8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.52%

40.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
IbmWebsphere Mq>= 8.0.0.0, <= 8.0.0.10
IbmWebsphere Mq>= 9.0.0.0, <= 9.0.0.5
IbmWebsphere Mq>= 9.0.1, <= 9.0.5
IbmWebsphere Mq9.1.0.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1792?
IBM WebSphere MQ 8.0.0.0 through 8.0.0.10, 9.0.0.0 through 9.0.0.5, 9.0.1 through 9.0.5, and 9.1.0.0 could allow a local user to inject code that could be executed with root privileges. IBM X-Force ID: 148947.
How severe is CVE-2018-1792?
CVE-2018-1792 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1792?
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