CVE-2018-1843

Name: CVE-2018-1843
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-11-21T15:29:00.417+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1843 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Identity and Access Management (IAM) services (IBM Cloud Private 3.1.0) do not use a secure channel, such as SSL, to exchange information only when accessed internally from within the cluster. It could be possible for an attacker with access to network traffic to sniff packets from the connection and uncover data. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Identity and Access Management (IAM) services (IBM Cloud Private 3.1.0) do not use a secure channel, such as SSL, to exchange information only when accessed internally from within the cluster. It could be possible for an attacker with access to network traffic to sniff packets from the connection and uncover data. IBM X-Force ID: 150903

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.32%

23.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Cloud Private	3.1.0

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10739845Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/150903VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10739845Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/150903VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 21, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1843?

How severe is CVE-2018-1843?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1843 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1843?

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