How severe is CVE-2018-1254?

CVE-2018-1254 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-2018-1254 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-1254?

CVE-2018-1254 affects Emc Rsa Authentication Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1254?

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

When was CVE-2018-1254 published?

CVE-2018-1254 was published on 2018-06-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-1254

CVE-2018-1254 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: 2% (79th 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 Security Console, versions 8.3 P1 and earlier, contains a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability. A remote unauthenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability by tricking a victim Security Console administrator to supply malicious HTML or JavaScript code to a vulnerable web application, which is then reflected back to the victim and executed by the web browser.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1254?: RSA Authentication Manager Security Console, versions 8.3 P1 and earlier, contains a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability. A remote unauthenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability by tricking a victim Security Console administrator to supply malicious HTML or JavaScript code to a vulnerable web application, which is then reflected back to the victim and executed by the web browser.
How severe is CVE-2018-1254?: CVE-2018-1254 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-2018-1254 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-1254?: CVE-2018-1254 affects Emc Rsa Authentication Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1254?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-1254 published?: CVE-2018-1254 was published on 2018-06-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:emc:rsa_authentication_manager:*:p1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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