How severe is CVE-2018-1386?

CVE-2018-1386 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-2018-1386 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-1386?

CVE-2018-1386 primarily affects Ibm Tivoli Workload Scheduler. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1386?

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-2018-1386 published?

CVE-2018-1386 was published on 2018-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-1386

CVE-2018-1386 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Tivoli Workload Scheduler 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Ibm Tivoli Workload Scheduler
Published: 2018-03-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Tivoli Workload Automation for AIX (IBM Workload Scheduler 8.6, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, and 9.4) contains directories with improper permissions that could allow a local user to with special access to gain root privileges. IBM X-Force ID: 138208.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1386?: IBM Tivoli Workload Automation for AIX (IBM Workload Scheduler 8.6, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, and 9.4) contains directories with improper permissions that could allow a local user to with special access to gain root privileges. IBM X-Force ID: 138208.
How severe is CVE-2018-1386?: CVE-2018-1386 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-2018-1386 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-1386?: CVE-2018-1386 primarily affects Ibm Tivoli Workload Scheduler. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1386?: 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-2018-1386 published?: CVE-2018-1386 was published on 2018-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_workload_scheduler:8.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_workload_scheduler:9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_workload_scheduler:9.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_workload_scheduler:9.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_workload_scheduler:9.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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