How severe is CVE-2018-11086?

CVE-2018-11086 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-11086 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-11086?

CVE-2018-11086 affects Pivotal Software Pivotal Application Service. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-11086?

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-2018-11086 published?

CVE-2018-11086 was published on 2018-09-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-11086

CVE-2018-11086 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pivotal Software Pivotal Application Service with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Pivotal Software Pivotal Application Service
Published: 2018-09-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Pivotal Usage Service in Pivotal Application Service, versions 2.0 prior to 2.0.21 and 2.1 prior to 2.1.13 and 2.2 prior to 2.2.5, contains a bug which may allow escalation of privileges. A space developer with access to the system org may be able to access an artifact which contains the CF admin credential, allowing them to escalate to an admin role.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-11086?: Pivotal Usage Service in Pivotal Application Service, versions 2.0 prior to 2.0.21 and 2.1 prior to 2.1.13 and 2.2 prior to 2.2.5, contains a bug which may allow escalation of privileges. A space developer with access to the system org may be able to access an artifact which contains the CF admin credential, allowing them to escalate to an admin role.
How severe is CVE-2018-11086?: CVE-2018-11086 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-11086 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-11086?: CVE-2018-11086 affects Pivotal Software Pivotal Application Service. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-11086?: 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-2018-11086 published?: CVE-2018-11086 was published on 2018-09-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://pivotal.io/security/cve-2018-11086

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:pivotal_software:pivotal_application_service:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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