CVE-2018-1833

Name: CVE-2018-1833
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-12-18T15:29:00.233+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.70%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1833 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Event Streams 2018.3.0 could allow a remote attacker to submit an API request with a fake Host request header. An attacker, who has already gained authorised access via the CLI, could exploit this vulnerability to spoof the request header. EPSS estimates a 1.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Event Streams 2018.3.0 could allow a remote attacker to submit an API request with a fake Host request header. An attacker, who has already gained authorised access via the CLI, could exploit this vulnerability to spoof the request header. IBM X-Force ID: 150507.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.70%

74.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Event Streams	2018.3.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106330Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/150507VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10787535Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106330Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/150507VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10787535Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 18, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1833?

How severe is CVE-2018-1833?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1833 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1833?

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