CVE-2018-6980

Name: CVE-2018-6980
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-11-13T22:29:00.237+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 1.44%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-6980 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. VMware vRealize Log Insight (4.7.x before 4.7.1 and 4.6.x before 4.6.2) contains a vulnerability due to improper authorization in the user registration method. Successful exploitation of this issue may allow Admin users with view only permission to perform certain administrative functions which they are not allowed to perform.. EPSS estimates a 1.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

VMware vRealize Log Insight (4.7.x before 4.7.1 and 4.6.x before 4.6.2) contains a vulnerability due to improper authorization in the user registration method. Successful exploitation of this issue may allow Admin users with view only permission to perform certain administrative functions which they are not allowed to perform.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.44%

69.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-863

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Vrealize Log Insight	>= 4.6, < 4.6.2
Vmware	Vrealize Log Insight	>= 4.7, < 4.7.1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105925Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2018-0028.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105925Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2018-0028.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 13, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-6980?

How severe is CVE-2018-6980?

CVE-2018-6980 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6980?

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