CVE-2018-8901

Name: CVE-2018-8901
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-06-29T15:29:00.413+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.66%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-8901 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in Ivanti Avalanche for all versions between 5.3 and 6.2. A local user with database access privileges can read the encrypted passwords for users who authenticate via LDAP to Avalanche services. EPSS estimates a 0.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in Ivanti Avalanche for all versions between 5.3 and 6.2. A local user with database access privileges can read the encrypted passwords for users who authenticate via LDAP to Avalanche services. These passwords are stored in the Avalanche databases. This issue only affects customers who have enabled LDAP authentication in their configuration.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.66%

46.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ivanti	Avalanche	>= 5.3, <= 6.2

References

https://community.ivanti.com/docs/DOC-68406Vendor Advisory
https://community.ivanti.com/docs/DOC-68406Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 29, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-8901?

How severe is CVE-2018-8901?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-8901 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8901?

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