CVE-2018-1957

Name: CVE-2018-1957
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-12-10T14:29:01.793+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1957 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM WebSphere Application Server 9 could allow sensitive information to be available caused by mishandling of data by the application based on an incorrect return by the httpServletRequest#authenticate() API when an unprotected URI is accessed. IBM X-Force ID: 153629.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM WebSphere Application Server 9 could allow sensitive information to be available caused by mishandling of data by the application based on an incorrect return by the httpServletRequest#authenticate() API when an unprotected URI is accessed. IBM X-Force ID: 153629.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.40%

32.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	>= 9.0.0.0, <= 9.0.0.9

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106203Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/153629VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10744247Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106203Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/153629VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10744247Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 10, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1957?

How severe is CVE-2018-1957?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1957 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1957?

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-2018-1957?

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Source: NVD / NIST