How severe is CVE-2018-12468?

CVE-2018-12468 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical 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-2018-12468 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-12468?

CVE-2018-12468 affects Microfocus Groupwise. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12468?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2018-12468 published?

CVE-2018-12468 was published on 2018-08-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-12468

CVE-2018-12468 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Groupwise with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Microfocus Groupwise
Published: 2018-08-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in the administration console of Micro Focus GroupWise prior to version 18.0.2 may allow a remote attacker authenticated as an administrator to upload files to an arbitrary path on the server. In certain circumstances this could result in remote code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-12468?: A vulnerability in the administration console of Micro Focus GroupWise prior to version 18.0.2 may allow a remote attacker authenticated as an administrator to upload files to an arbitrary path on the server. In certain circumstances this could result in remote code execution.
How severe is CVE-2018-12468?: CVE-2018-12468 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical 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-2018-12468 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-12468?: CVE-2018-12468 affects Microfocus Groupwise. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-12468?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-12468 published?: CVE-2018-12468 was published on 2018-08-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.novell.com/support/kb/doc.php?id=7023223

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:groupwise:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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