How severe is CVE-2018-1372?

CVE-2018-1372 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-1372 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-1372?

CVE-2018-1372 affects Ibm Security Guardium Big Data Intelligence. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1372?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2018-1372 published?

CVE-2018-1372 was published on 2018-02-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-1372

CVE-2018-1372 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Guardium Big Data Intelligence with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-521.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-521
Affected product: Ibm Security Guardium Big Data Intelligence
Published: 2018-02-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Guardium Big Data Intelligence (SonarG) 3.1 does not require that users should have strong passwords by default, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts. IBM X-Force ID: 137772.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1372?: IBM Security Guardium Big Data Intelligence (SonarG) 3.1 does not require that users should have strong passwords by default, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts. IBM X-Force ID: 137772.
How severe is CVE-2018-1372?: CVE-2018-1372 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-1372 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-1372?: CVE-2018-1372 affects Ibm Security Guardium Big Data Intelligence. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1372?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-1372 published?: CVE-2018-1372 was published on 2018-02-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_guardium_big_data_intelligence:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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