CVE-2018-1847

Name: CVE-2018-1847
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-09-18T15:15:10.377+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 2.05%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1847 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for Multi-Platform (MP) v2.0.0.0 through 2.0.0.5, v2.1.0.0 through 2.1.0.4, v2.1.1.0 through 2.1.1.4, and v3.0.0.0 through 3.0.0.8 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system. EPSS estimates a 2.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for Multi-Platform (MP) v2.0.0.0 through 2.0.0.5, v2.1.0.0 through 2.1.0.4, v2.1.1.0 through 2.1.1.4, and v3.0.0.0 through 3.0.0.8 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 150946.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

2.05%

78.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Financial Transaction Manager For Multiplatform	>= 2.0.0.0, <= 2.0.0.5
Ibm	Financial Transaction Manager For Multiplatform	>= 2.1.0.0, <= 2.1.0.4
Ibm	Financial Transaction Manager For Multiplatform	>= 2.1.1.0, <= 2.1.1.4
Ibm	Financial Transaction Manager For Multiplatform	>= 3.0.0.0, <= 3.0.0.8

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/150946VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/security-bulletin-path-traversal-exposure-saveexport-function-ftm-oacVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/150946VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/security-bulletin-path-traversal-exposure-saveexport-function-ftm-oacVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 18, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1847?

How severe is CVE-2018-1847?

CVE-2018-1847 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1847?

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