CVE-2018-1959

Description

IBM Security Identity Manager 7.0.1 Virtual Appliance contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key, which it uses for its own inbound authentication, outbound communication to external components, or encryption of internal data. IBM X-Force ID: 153633.

Category

5.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.02%
Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM Security Identity Manager
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106726 vdb entry third party advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/153633 vdb entry vendor advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10796380 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1959?
CVE-2018-1959 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-1959?
To fix CVE-2018-1959, 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-2018-1959 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-1959 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-1959?
CVE-2018-1959 affects IBM Security Identity Manager.
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