CVE-2018-1996

Name: CVE-2018-1996
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-02-19T17:29:00.253+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.14%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1996 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 could provide weaker than expected security, caused by the improper TLS configuration. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques. EPSS estimates a 1.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 could provide weaker than expected security, caused by the improper TLS configuration. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques. IBM X-Force ID: 154650.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.14%

62.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-327

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, <= 9.0.0.10

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107155Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/154650VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10793421Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107155Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/154650VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10793421Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 19, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1996?

How severe is CVE-2018-1996?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1996 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1996?

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-2018-1996?

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Source: NVD / NIST