CVE-2018-1840

Name: CVE-2018-1840
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-12-03T15:29:00.243+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.14%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1840 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5 and 9.0 could allow a remote attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system, caused when a security domain is configured to use a federated repository other than global federated repository and then migrated to a newer release of WebSphere Application Server. IBM X-Force ID: 150813.. EPSS estimates a 2.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5 and 9.0 could allow a remote attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system, caused when a security domain is configured to use a federated repository other than global federated repository and then migrated to a newer release of WebSphere Application Server. IBM X-Force ID: 150813.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.14%

79.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-668

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	>= 8.5.0.0, <= 8.5.5.14
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	>= 9.0.0.0, <= 9.0.0.9

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106141Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/150813VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10735767Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106141Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/150813VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10735767Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 3, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1840?

How severe is CVE-2018-1840?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1840 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1840?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-1840?

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Source: NVD / NIST