How severe is CVE-2018-1331?

CVE-2018-1331 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-2018-1331 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-1331?

CVE-2018-1331 affects Apache Storm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1331?

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-2018-1331 published?

CVE-2018-1331 was published on 2018-07-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-1331

CVE-2018-1331 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Storm 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Apache Storm
Published: 2018-07-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Apache Storm 0.10.0 through 0.10.2, 1.0.0 through 1.0.6, 1.1.0 through 1.1.2, and 1.2.0 through 1.2.1, an attacker with access to a secure storm cluster in some cases could execute arbitrary code as a different user.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1331?: In Apache Storm 0.10.0 through 0.10.2, 1.0.0 through 1.0.6, 1.1.0 through 1.1.2, and 1.2.0 through 1.2.1, an attacker with access to a secure storm cluster in some cases could execute arbitrary code as a different user.
How severe is CVE-2018-1331?: CVE-2018-1331 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-2018-1331 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-1331?: CVE-2018-1331 affects Apache Storm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1331?: 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-2018-1331 published?: CVE-2018-1331 was published on 2018-07-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:storm:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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