CVE-2018-5413

Name: CVE-2018-5413
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-01-10T22:29:00.363+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.26%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-5413 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Imperva SecureSphere running v13.0, v12.0, or v11.5 allows low privileged users to add SSH login keys to the admin user, resulting in privilege escalation.. EPSS estimates a 1.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Imperva SecureSphere running v13.0, v12.0, or v11.5 allows low privileged users to add SSH login keys to the admin user, resulting in privilege escalation.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.26%

65.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Imperva	Securesphere	11.5
Imperva	Securesphere	12.0
Imperva	Securesphere	13.0

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45130Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45130Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jan 10, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-5413?

Imperva SecureSphere running v13.0, v12.0, or v11.5 allows low privileged users to add SSH login keys to the admin user, resulting in privilege escalation.

How severe is CVE-2018-5413?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-5413 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-5413?

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