CVE-2018-1882

Name: CVE-2018-1882
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-04-08T15:29:00.623+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.7/10EPSS 0.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1882 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.7/10 on the CVSS scale. In a certain atypical IBM Spectrum Protect 7.1 and 8.1 configurations, the node password could be displayed in plain text in the IBM Spectrum Protect client trace file. IBM X-Force ID: 151968.. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In a certain atypical IBM Spectrum Protect 7.1 and 8.1 configurations, the node password could be displayed in plain text in the IBM Spectrum Protect client trace file. IBM X-Force ID: 151968.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.22%

13.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-312

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Spectrum Protect Backup-Archive Client	>= 7.1.0.0, <= 7.1.8.4
Ibm	Spectrum Protect Backup-Archive Client	>= 8.1.0.0, <= 8.1.6.1
Ibm	Spectrum Protect For Virtual Environments	>= 7.1.0.0, <= 7.1.8.4
Ibm	Spectrum Protect For Virtual Environments	>= 8.1.0.0, <= 8.1.6.1
Ibm	Spectrum Protect For Virtual Environments	>= 7.1.0.0, <= 7.1.8.0

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10869208Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10869436Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107861Broken Link
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/151968VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10869208Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10869436Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107861Broken Link
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/151968VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 8, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1882?

In a certain atypical IBM Spectrum Protect 7.1 and 8.1 configurations, the node password could be displayed in plain text in the IBM Spectrum Protect client trace file. IBM X-Force ID: 151968.

How severe is CVE-2018-1882?

CVE-2018-1882 has a CVSS score of 4.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1882?

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-2018-1882?

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Source: NVD / NIST