CVE-2018-1840

Description

IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5 and 9.0 could allow a remote attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system, caused when a security domain is configured to use a federated repository other than global federated repository and then migrated to a newer release of WebSphere Application Server. IBM X-Force ID: 150813.

Category

6.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.71% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM WebSphere Application Server
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/150813 vdb entry vendor advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10735767 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106141 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1840?
CVE-2018-1840 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-1840?
To fix CVE-2018-1840, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-1840 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-1840 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-1840?
CVE-2018-1840 affects IBM WebSphere Application Server.
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