CVE-2018-1904

Name: CVE-2018-1904
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-12-11T16:29:02.247+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 3.70%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1904 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary Java code through an administrative client class with a serialized object from untrusted sources. IBM X-Force ID: 152533.. EPSS estimates a 3.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary Java code through an administrative client class with a serialized object from untrusted sources. IBM X-Force ID: 152533.

Metrics

CVSS 3.0

8.1/10

CVSS:3.0/A:H/AC:H/AV:N/C:H/I:H/PR:N/S:U/UI:N/E:U/RC:C/RL:O

EPSS Probability

3.70%

88.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-502

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	>= 7.0.0.0, <= 7.0.0.45
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	>= 8.0.0.0, <= 8.0.0.15
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

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106193Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/152533VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10738735Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106193Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/152533VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10738735Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 11, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1904?

How severe is CVE-2018-1904?

CVE-2018-1904 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1904?

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