How severe is CVE-2018-1198?

CVE-2018-1198 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-2018-1198 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-2018-1198?

CVE-2018-1198 affects Pivotal Software Pivotal Cloud Cache. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1198?

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-2018-1198 published?

CVE-2018-1198 was published on 2018-09-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-1198

CVE-2018-1198 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pivotal Software Pivotal Cloud Cache 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-532.

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
Weakness: CWE-532
Affected product: Pivotal Software Pivotal Cloud Cache
Published: 2018-09-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Pivotal Cloud Cache, versions prior to 1.3.1, prints a superuser password in plain text during BOSH deployment logs. A malicious user with access to the logs could escalate their privileges using this password.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1198?: Pivotal Cloud Cache, versions prior to 1.3.1, prints a superuser password in plain text during BOSH deployment logs. A malicious user with access to the logs could escalate their privileges using this password.
How severe is CVE-2018-1198?: CVE-2018-1198 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-2018-1198 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-2018-1198?: CVE-2018-1198 affects Pivotal Software Pivotal Cloud Cache. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1198?: 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-2018-1198 published?: CVE-2018-1198 was published on 2018-09-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://pivotal.io/security/cve-2018-1198

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:pivotal_software:pivotal_cloud_cache:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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