What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-1840?

CVE-2018-1840 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.1 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 2.1%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2018-1840?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2018-1840. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Websphere Application Server CVE-2018-1840

HIGH

Exposure of Resource to Wrong Sphere (CWE-668)

2018-12-03 psirt@us.ibm.com

Information Disclosure IBM Websphere Application Server

8.1

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.1 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Dec 03, 2018 - 15:29 nvd

HIGH 8.1

DescriptionNVD

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.

AnalysisAI

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. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required. This Exposure of Resource to Wrong Sphere vulnerability could allow attackers to access resources from an unintended security context.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Exposure of Resource to Wrong Sphere (CWE-668), which allows attackers to access resources from an unintended security context. 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. Affected products include: Ibm Websphere Application Server.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Implement proper access controls, validate resource access permissions, use security boundaries.