CVE-2018-1888

Name: CVE-2018-1888
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-01-04T15:29:00.437+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1888 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An untrusted search path vulnerability in IBM i Access for Windows versions 7.1 and earlier on Windows can allow arbitrary code execution via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory, related to use of the LoadLibrary function. IBM X-Force ID: 152079.. EPSS estimates a 1.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An untrusted search path vulnerability in IBM i Access for Windows versions 7.1 and earlier on Windows can allow arbitrary code execution via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory, related to use of the LoadLibrary function. IBM X-Force ID: 152079.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.24%

65.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-426

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	I Access	<= 7.1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106455Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/152079VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10740233Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106455Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/152079VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10740233Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 4, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1888?

How severe is CVE-2018-1888?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1888 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1888?

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