What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-1398?

CVE-2018-1398 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.3 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 2.4%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2018-1398?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2018-1398. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Sterling File Gateway CVE-2018-1398

MEDIUM

Information Exposure (CWE-200)

2018-07-20 psirt@us.ibm.com

IBM Information Disclosure Sterling File Gateway

5.3

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.3 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jul 20, 2018 - 16:29 nvd

MEDIUM 5.3

DescriptionNVD

IBM Sterling File Gateway 2.2.0 through 2.2.6 could allow a remote attacker to download certain files that could contain sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 138434.

AnalysisAI

IBM Sterling File Gateway 2.2.0 through 2.2.6 could allow a remote attacker to download certain files that could contain sensitive information. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. This Exposure of Sensitive Information vulnerability could allow attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Exposure of Sensitive Information (CWE-200), which allows attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed. IBM Sterling File Gateway 2.2.0 through 2.2.6 could allow a remote attacker to download certain files that could contain sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 138434. Affected products include: Ibm Sterling File Gateway. Version information: through 2.2.6.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Minimize information in error messages, implement proper access controls, encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit.