CVE-2018-1996

low-risk
Published 2019-02-19

IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 could provide weaker than expected security, caused by the improper TLS configuration. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques. IBM X-Force ID: 154650.

Do I need to act?

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0.09% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
5
CVSS 5.3/10 Medium
NETWORK / HIGH complexity

Affected Products (1)

Affected Vendors

Ibm

References (6)

Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107155
VDB Entry https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/154650
Patch https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10793421
Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107155
VDB Entry https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/154650
Patch https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10793421
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low-risk
Severity 17/34 · Moderate
Exploitability 0/34 · Minimal
Exposure 5/34 · Minimal