How severe is CVE-2018-1265?

CVE-2018-1265 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high 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-2018-1265 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-1265?

CVE-2018-1265 primarily affects Cloudfoundry Cf-deployment. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1265?

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-2018-1265 published?

CVE-2018-1265 was published on 2018-06-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-1265

CVE-2018-1265 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cloudfoundry Cf-deployment with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Cloudfoundry Cf-deployment
Published: 2018-06-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cloud Foundry Diego, release versions prior to 2.8.0, does not properly sanitize file paths in tar and zip files headers. A remote attacker with CF admin privileges can upload a malicious buildpack that will allow a complete takeover of a Diego Cell VM and access to all apps running on that Diego Cell.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1265?: Cloud Foundry Diego, release versions prior to 2.8.0, does not properly sanitize file paths in tar and zip files headers. A remote attacker with CF admin privileges can upload a malicious buildpack that will allow a complete takeover of a Diego Cell VM and access to all apps running on that Diego Cell.
How severe is CVE-2018-1265?: CVE-2018-1265 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high 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-2018-1265 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-1265?: CVE-2018-1265 primarily affects Cloudfoundry Cf-deployment. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1265?: 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-2018-1265 published?: CVE-2018-1265 was published on 2018-06-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.cloudfoundry.org/blog/cve-2018-1265/

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:cloudfoundry:cf-deployment:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pivotal_software:cloud_foundry_diego:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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