CVE-2018-1148
CVE-2018-1148 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Tenable Nessus with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-384.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-384
- Affected product: Tenable Nessus
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In Nessus before 7.1.0, Session Fixation exists due to insufficient session management within the application. An authenticated attacker could maintain system access due to session fixation after a user password change.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-1148?
- In Nessus before 7.1.0, Session Fixation exists due to insufficient session management within the application. An authenticated attacker could maintain system access due to session fixation after a user password change.
- How severe is CVE-2018-1148?
- CVE-2018-1148 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2018-1148 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-1148?
- CVE-2018-1148 affects Tenable Nessus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-1148?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2018-1148 published?
- CVE-2018-1148 was published on 2018-05-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:tenable:nessus:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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