How severe is CVE-2018-1239?

CVE-2018-1239 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-1239 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-1239?

CVE-2018-1239 primarily affects Dell Emc Unity Operating Environment. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1239?

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-2018-1239 published?

CVE-2018-1239 was published on 2018-05-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-1239

CVE-2018-1239 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Emc Unity Operating Environment with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Dell Emc Unity Operating Environment
Published: 2018-05-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell EMC Unity Operating Environment (OE) versions prior to 4.3.0.1522077968 are affected by multiple OS command injection vulnerabilities. A remote application admin user could potentially exploit the vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary OS commands as system root on the system where Dell EMC Unity is installed.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1239?: Dell EMC Unity Operating Environment (OE) versions prior to 4.3.0.1522077968 are affected by multiple OS command injection vulnerabilities. A remote application admin user could potentially exploit the vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary OS commands as system root on the system where Dell EMC Unity is installed.
How severe is CVE-2018-1239?: CVE-2018-1239 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-1239 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-1239?: CVE-2018-1239 primarily affects Dell Emc Unity Operating Environment. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1239?: 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-2018-1239 published?: CVE-2018-1239 was published on 2018-05-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:emc_unity_operating_environment:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:emc_unityvsa_operating_environment:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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