How severe is CVE-2018-1258?

CVE-2018-1258 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-1258 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-2018-1258?

CVE-2018-1258 primarily affects Pivotal Software Spring Security. In total, 81 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1258?

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-2018-1258 published?

CVE-2018-1258 was published on 2018-05-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-1258

CVE-2018-1258 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pivotal Software Spring Security with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Pivotal Software Spring Security
Published: 2018-05-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Spring Framework version 5.0.5 when used in combination with any versions of Spring Security contains an authorization bypass when using method security. An unauthorized malicious user can gain unauthorized access to methods that should be restricted.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1258?: Spring Framework version 5.0.5 when used in combination with any versions of Spring Security contains an authorization bypass when using method security. An unauthorized malicious user can gain unauthorized access to methods that should be restricted.
How severe is CVE-2018-1258?: CVE-2018-1258 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-1258 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-2018-1258?: CVE-2018-1258 primarily affects Pivotal Software Spring Security. In total, 81 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1258?: 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-2018-1258 published?: CVE-2018-1258 was published on 2018-05-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (81)

cpe:2.3:a:pivotal_software:spring_security:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:spring_framework:5.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:agile_plm:9.3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:agile_plm:9.3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:agile_plm:9.3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:agile_plm:9.3.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:application_testing_suite:10.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:application_testing_suite:12.5.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:application_testing_suite:13.1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:application_testing_suite:13.2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:application_testing_suite:13.3.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:big_data_discovery:1.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:communications_converged_application_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:communications_diameter_signaling_router:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:communications_network_integrity:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:communications_performance_intelligence_center:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:communications_services_gatekeeper:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:endeca_information_discovery_integrator:3.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:endeca_information_discovery_integrator:3.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:enterprise_manager_for_mysql_database:13.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:enterprise_manager_ops_center:12.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:enterprise_manager_ops_center:12.3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:enterprise_repository:11.1.1.7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:enterprise_repository:12.1.3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:goldengate_for_big_data:12.2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:goldengate_for_big_data:12.3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:goldengate_for_big_data:12.3.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:health_sciences_information_manager:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:healthcare_master_person_index:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:healthcare_master_person_index:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:hospitality_guest_access:4.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:hospitality_guest_access:4.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:insurance_calculation_engine:10.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:insurance_calculation_engine:10.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:insurance_calculation_engine:10.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:insurance_policy_administration:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:insurance_policy_administration:10.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:insurance_policy_administration:10.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:insurance_policy_administration:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:insurance_rules_palette:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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Threat intelligence

Threat-intel indicators referencing this CVE:

47.95.209.61 (ipv4-addr)