What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-9091?

CVE-2018-9091 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 3.3%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2018-9091?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2018-9091. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Loadmaster Operating System CVE-2018-9091

CRITICAL

2018-05-25 cve@mitre.org

Information Disclosure Loadmaster Operating System Kemptechnologies

9.8

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

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Vulnerability Assessment

Impact	CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction not required.
Exploit ScenarioDerived	This vulnerability can be exploited remotely over the network. Successful exploitation could compromise the critical-severity affected system.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Why: CRITICAL severity.

Patch available 3.3% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

A critical vulnerability in the KEMP LoadMaster Operating System (LMOS) 6.0.44 through 7.2.41.2 and Long Term Support (LTS) LMOS before 7.1.35.5 related to Session Management could allow an. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

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A critical vulnerability in the KEMP LoadMaster Operating System (LMOS) 6.0.44 through 7.2.41.2 and Long Term Support (LTS) LMOS before 7.1.35.5 related to Session Management could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass security protections, gain system privileges, and execute elevated commands such as ls, ps, cat, etc., thereby compromising the system. Through this remote execution, in certain cases, exposure of sensitive system data such as certificates, private keys, and other information may be possible. Affected products include: Kemptechnologies Loadmaster Operating System. Version information: through 7.2.41.2.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 9.8 CRITICAL

AV:N/AC:L/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

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

DescriptionNVD

A critical vulnerability in the KEMP LoadMaster Operating System (LMOS) 6.0.44 through 7.2.41.2 and Long Term Support (LTS) LMOS before 7.1.35.5 related to Session Management could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass security protections, gain system privileges, and execute elevated commands such as ls, ps, cat, etc., thereby compromising the system. Through this remote execution, in certain cases, exposure of sensitive system data such as certificates, private keys, and other information may be possible.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score

3.3%

Top 13% exploitable

Data Quality

2 sources

Confidence: Low

NVD

CVE.org

EPSS

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue

Severity CRITICAL

CISA KEV No

Public POC No

EPSS 3.3%

Patch available Yes

Active threat No

Deciding rule

CRITICAL severity

What every action level means

Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.

Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived

Scheduled

Exploitation· derived

None

System Exposure· derived

Open

Automatable· derived

Yes

Human Impact· derived

Medium

Priority Score

Low Medium High Critical

KEV: 0

EPSS: +3

CVSS: +49

PoC: 0

Weaponized: 0

Threat intel: 0

Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Information Disclosure MEDIUM

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.