How severe is CVE-2018-1253?

CVE-2018-1253 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-2018-1253 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-2018-1253?

CVE-2018-1253 primarily affects Emc Rsa Authentication Manager. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1253?

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

When was CVE-2018-1253 published?

CVE-2018-1253 was published on 2018-06-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-1253

CVE-2018-1253 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Emc 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Emc Rsa Authentication Manager
Published: 2018-06-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

RSA Authentication Manager Operation Console, versions 8.3 P1 and earlier, contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability. A malicious Operations Console administrator could potentially exploit this vulnerability to store arbitrary HTML or JavaScript code through the web interface. When other Operations Console administrators open the affected page, the injected scripts could potentially be executed in their browser.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1253?: RSA Authentication Manager Operation Console, versions 8.3 P1 and earlier, contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability. A malicious Operations Console administrator could potentially exploit this vulnerability to store arbitrary HTML or JavaScript code through the web interface. When other Operations Console administrators open the affected page, the injected scripts could potentially be executed in their browser.
How severe is CVE-2018-1253?: CVE-2018-1253 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-2018-1253 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-2018-1253?: CVE-2018-1253 primarily affects Emc Rsa Authentication Manager. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1253?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-1253 published?: CVE-2018-1253 was published on 2018-06-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (13)

cpe:2.3:a:emc:rsa_authentication_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:rsa_authentication_manager:7.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:rsa_authentication_manager:7.1:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:rsa_authentication_manager:7.1:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:rsa_authentication_manager:7.1:sp4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:rsa_authentication_manager:8.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:rsa_authentication_manager:8.0:p1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:rsa_authentication_manager:8.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:rsa_authentication_manager:8.1:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:rsa_authentication_manager:8.2:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:rsa_authentication_manager:8.2:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:rsa_authentication_manager:8.3:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:rsa_authentication_manager:8.3:p1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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