CVE-2018-1973

Name: CVE-2018-1973
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-12-20T14:29:00.573+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1973 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM API Connect 5.0.0.0 through 5.0.8.4 allows a user with limited 'API Administrator level access to give themselves full 'Administrator' level access through the members functionality. IBM X-Force ID: 153914.. EPSS estimates a 2.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM API Connect 5.0.0.0 through 5.0.8.4 allows a user with limited 'API Administrator level access to give themselves full 'Administrator' level access through the members functionality. IBM X-Force ID: 153914.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.30%

81.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Api Connect	>= 5.0.0.0, <= 5.0.8.4

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106281Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/153914VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10788339Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106281Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/153914VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10788339Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 20, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1973?

How severe is CVE-2018-1973?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1973 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1973?

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