How severe is CVE-2018-0696?

CVE-2018-0696 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-0696 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-0696?

CVE-2018-0696 affects Osstech Openam. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0696?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2018-0696 published?

CVE-2018-0696 was published on 2019-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-0696

CVE-2018-0696 is a high-severity vulnerability in Osstech Openam with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-640.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-640
Affected product: Osstech Openam
Published: 2019-02-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

OpenAM (Open Source Edition) 13.0 and later does not properly manage sessions, which allows remote authenticated attackers to change the security questions and reset the login password via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-0696?: OpenAM (Open Source Edition) 13.0 and later does not properly manage sessions, which allows remote authenticated attackers to change the security questions and reset the login password via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2018-0696?: CVE-2018-0696 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-0696 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-0696?: CVE-2018-0696 affects Osstech Openam. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-0696?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-0696 published?: CVE-2018-0696 was published on 2019-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:osstech:openam:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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