CVE-2018-1231
CVE-2018-1231 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pivotal Software Bosh Cli 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-732.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-732
- Affected product: Pivotal Software Bosh Cli
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Cloud Foundry BOSH CLI, versions prior to v3.0.1, contains an improper access control vulnerability. A user with access to an instance using the BOSH CLI can access the BOSH CLI configuration file and use its contents to perform authenticated requests to BOSH.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-1231?
- Cloud Foundry BOSH CLI, versions prior to v3.0.1, contains an improper access control vulnerability. A user with access to an instance using the BOSH CLI can access the BOSH CLI configuration file and use its contents to perform authenticated requests to BOSH.
- How severe is CVE-2018-1231?
- CVE-2018-1231 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-2018-1231 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-1231?
- CVE-2018-1231 affects Pivotal Software Bosh Cli. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-1231?
- 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-2018-1231 published?
- CVE-2018-1231 was published on 2018-03-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:pivotal_software:bosh_cli:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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