CVE-2018-18941

Name: CVE-2018-18941
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-01-31T19:29:00.497+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-18941 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In Vignette Content Management version 6, it is possible to gain remote access to administrator privileges by discovering the admin password in the vgn/ccb/user/mgmt/user/edit/0,1628,0,00.html?uid=admin HTML source code, and then creating a privileged user account. NOTE: this product is discontinued.. EPSS estimates a 2.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Vignette Content Management version 6, it is possible to gain remote access to administrator privileges by discovering the admin password in the vgn/ccb/user/mgmt/user/edit/0,1628,0,00.html?uid=admin HTML source code, and then creating a privileged user account. NOTE: this product is discontinued.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.33%

81.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vignette	Content Management	6

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/150263/Vignette-Content-Management-6-Security-Bypass.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Nov/32Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/150263/Vignette-Content-Management-6-Security-Bypass.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Nov/32Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 31, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-18941?

How severe is CVE-2018-18941?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-18941 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-18941?

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