How severe is CVE-2018-1248?

CVE-2018-1248 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-1248 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-1248?

CVE-2018-1248 affects Rsa Authentication Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1248?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2018-1248 published?

CVE-2018-1248 was published on 2018-05-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-1248

CVE-2018-1248 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Rsa Authentication Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-601.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 5.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-601
Affected product: Rsa Authentication Manager
Published: 2018-05-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

RSA Authentication Manager Security Console, Operation Console and Self-Service Console, version 8.3 and earlier, is affected by a Host header injection vulnerability. This could allow a remote attacker to potentially poison HTTP cache and subsequently redirect users to arbitrary web domains.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1248?: RSA Authentication Manager Security Console, Operation Console and Self-Service Console, version 8.3 and earlier, is affected by a Host header injection vulnerability. This could allow a remote attacker to potentially poison HTTP cache and subsequently redirect users to arbitrary web domains.
How severe is CVE-2018-1248?: CVE-2018-1248 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-1248 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-1248?: CVE-2018-1248 affects Rsa Authentication Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1248?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-1248 published?: CVE-2018-1248 was published on 2018-05-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:rsa:authentication_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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