How severe is CVE-2018-1000018?

CVE-2018-1000018 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-1000018 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-1000018?

CVE-2018-1000018 affects Ovirt Ovirt-hosted-engine-setup. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1000018?

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-2018-1000018 published?

CVE-2018-1000018 was published on 2018-01-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-1000018

CVE-2018-1000018 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ovirt Ovirt-hosted-engine-setup with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-532.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-532
Affected product: Ovirt Ovirt-hosted-engine-setup
Published: 2018-01-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An information disclosure in ovirt-hosted-engine-setup prior to 2.2.7 reveals the root user's password in the log file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1000018?: An information disclosure in ovirt-hosted-engine-setup prior to 2.2.7 reveals the root user's password in the log file.
How severe is CVE-2018-1000018?: CVE-2018-1000018 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-1000018 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-1000018?: CVE-2018-1000018 affects Ovirt Ovirt-hosted-engine-setup. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1000018?: 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-2018-1000018 published?: CVE-2018-1000018 was published on 2018-01-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ovirt:ovirt-hosted-engine-setup:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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