CVE-2018-1838 — MEDIUM (5.3)

Vulnerability Description

IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5 and 9.0 in IBM Cloud could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information caused by improper handling of passwords. IBM X-Force ID: 150811.

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	All versions

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/150811VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10734167Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/150811VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10734167Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-1838?

CVE-2018-1838 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5 and 9.0 in IBM Cloud could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information caused by improper handling of passwords. IBM X-Force ID: 150811.

How severe is CVE-2018-1838?

CVE-2018-1838 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-1838?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Websphere Application Server.