CVE-2018-1838
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 1.59%
Last modified
CVE-2018-1838 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5 and 9.0 in IBM Cloud could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information caused by improper handling of passwords. IBM X-Force ID: 150811.. EPSS estimates a 1.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5 and 9.0 in IBM Cloud could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information caused by improper handling of passwords. IBM X-Force ID: 150811.
Metrics
CVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:H/AV:N/C:H/I:N/PR:L/S:U/UI:N/E:U/RC:C/RL:O
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | All versions |
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | 8.5.0.0 |
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | 9.0.0.0 |
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/150811VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10734167Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/150811VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10734167Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-1838?
IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5 and 9.0 in IBM Cloud could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information caused by improper handling of passwords. IBM X-Force ID: 150811.
How severe is CVE-2018-1838?
CVE-2018-1838 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1838?
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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