CVE-2018-2025

Name: CVE-2018-2025
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-11-25T17:15:11.587+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.4/10EPSS 0.28%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-2025 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.4/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Spectrum Protect Backup-Archive Client and IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments 7.1 and 8.1 creates directories/files in the CIT sub directory that are read/writable by everyone. IBM X-Force ID: 155551.. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Spectrum Protect Backup-Archive Client and IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments 7.1 and 8.1 creates directories/files in the CIT sub directory that are read/writable by everyone. IBM X-Force ID: 155551.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.28%

19.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-276

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Spectrum Protect	>= 7.1.0.0, <= 7.1.8.5
Ibm	Spectrum Protect	>= 8.1.0.0, <= 8.1.8.0
Ibm	Spectrum Protect For Virtual Environments	>= 7.1.0.0, <= 7.1.8.5
Ibm	Spectrum Protect For Virtual Environments	>= 8.1.0.0, <= 8.1.8.0

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/155551VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/1107261Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/155551VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/1107261Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 25, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-2025?

How severe is CVE-2018-2025?

CVE-2018-2025 has a CVSS score of 4.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-2025?

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-2018-2025?

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Source: NVD / NIST