How severe is CVE-2018-1377?

CVE-2018-1377 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-1377 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-1377?

CVE-2018-1377 affects Ibm Security Guardium Big Data Intelligence. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1377?

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-2018-1377 published?

CVE-2018-1377 was published on 2018-02-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-1377

CVE-2018-1377 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Guardium Big Data Intelligence with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-522.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Ibm Security Guardium Big Data Intelligence
Published: 2018-02-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Guardium Big Data Intelligence (SonarG) 3.1 stores user credentials in plain in clear text which can be read by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 137778.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1377?: IBM Security Guardium Big Data Intelligence (SonarG) 3.1 stores user credentials in plain in clear text which can be read by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 137778.
How severe is CVE-2018-1377?: CVE-2018-1377 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-1377 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-1377?: CVE-2018-1377 affects Ibm Security Guardium Big Data Intelligence. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1377?: 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-2018-1377 published?: CVE-2018-1377 was published on 2018-02-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

More vulnerabilities in Ibm Security Guardium Big Data Intelligence

CVE-2018-1372 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): IBM Security Guardium Big Data Intelligence (SonarG) 3.1 does not require that users should have strong passwords by…
CVE-2019-4340 — High (CVSS 8.2): IBM Security Guardium Big Data Intelligence 4.0 (SonarG) is vulnerable to an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack…
CVE-2020-4254 — High (CVSS 7.5): IBM Security Guardium Big Data Intelligence 1.0 (SonarG) uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could…
CVE-2019-4339 — High (CVSS 7.5): IBM Security Guardium Big Data Intelligence (SonarG) 4.0 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could…
CVE-2019-4314 — High (CVSS 7.5): IBM Security Guardium Big Data Intelligence (SonarG) 4.0 stores sensitive information in cleartext within a resource…
CVE-2019-4338 — High (CVSS 7.5): IBM Security Guardium Big Data Intelligence 4.0 (SonarG) does not properly restrict the size or amount of resources…

All CVEs affecting Ibm Security Guardium Big Data Intelligence →

Other CWE-522 (Insufficiently Protected Credentials) vulnerabilities

CVE-2026-7312 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): CWE‑522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials in web services in Progress Sitefinity version from 14.0.7700 to…
CVE-2026-29128 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): IDC SFX2100 Satellite Receiver firmware ships with multiple daemon configuration files for routing components (e.g.,…
CVE-2025-54863 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Radiometrics VizAir is vulnerable to exposure of the system's REST API key through a publicly accessible configuration…
CVE-2024-12799 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Insufficiently Protected Credentials vulnerability in OpenText Identity Manager Advanced Edition on Windows, Linux, 64…
CVE-2024-51545 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Username Enumeration vulnerabilities allow access to application level username add, delete, modify and list…
CVE-2023-1778 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): This vulnerability exists in GajShield Data Security Firewall firmware versions prior to v4.28 (except v4.21) due to…

Browse all CWE-522 (Insufficiently Protected Credentials) vulnerabilities →