CVE-2018-1901
MEDIUMCVSS 5/10EPSS 1.50%
Last modified
CVE-2018-1901 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5 and 9.0 could allow a remote attacker to temporarily gain elevated privileges on the system, caused by incorrect cached value being used. IBM X-Force ID: 152530.. EPSS estimates a 1.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5 and 9.0 could allow a remote attacker to temporarily gain elevated privileges on the system, caused by incorrect cached value being used. IBM X-Force ID: 152530.
Metrics
CVSS:3.0/A:L/AC:H/AV:N/C:L/I:L/PR:L/S:U/UI:N/E:U/RC:C/RL:O
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | >= 8.5.0.0, <= 8.5.5.14 |
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | >= 9.0.0.0, <= 9.0.0.9 |
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/152530VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10738727Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/152530VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10738727Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-1901?
IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5 and 9.0 could allow a remote attacker to temporarily gain elevated privileges on the system, caused by incorrect cached value being used. IBM X-Force ID: 152530.
How severe is CVE-2018-1901?
CVE-2018-1901 has a CVSS score of 5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1901?
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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