How severe is CVE-2018-1317?

CVE-2018-1317 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-2018-1317 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-1317?

CVE-2018-1317 affects Apache Zeppelin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1317?

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-2018-1317 published?

CVE-2018-1317 was published on 2019-04-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-1317

CVE-2018-1317 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Zeppelin 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Apache Zeppelin
Published: 2019-04-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Apache Zeppelin prior to 0.8.0 the cron scheduler was enabled by default and could allow users to run paragraphs as other users without authentication.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1317?: In Apache Zeppelin prior to 0.8.0 the cron scheduler was enabled by default and could allow users to run paragraphs as other users without authentication.
How severe is CVE-2018-1317?: CVE-2018-1317 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-2018-1317 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-1317?: CVE-2018-1317 affects Apache Zeppelin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1317?: 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-2018-1317 published?: CVE-2018-1317 was published on 2019-04-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:zeppelin:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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