How severe is CVE-2018-1411?

CVE-2018-1411 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-2018-1411 being actively exploited?

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

What products are affected by CVE-2018-1411?

CVE-2018-1411 primarily affects Ibm Notes. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1411?

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-2018-1411 published?

CVE-2018-1411 was published on 2018-02-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-1411

CVE-2018-1411 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Notes 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Notes
Published: 2018-02-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Notes Diagnostics (IBM Client Application Access and IBM Notes) could allow a local user to execute commands on the system. By crafting a command line sent via the shared memory IPC, which could be tricked into executing an executable chosen by the attacker. IBM X-Force ID: 138710.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1411?: IBM Notes Diagnostics (IBM Client Application Access and IBM Notes) could allow a local user to execute commands on the system. By crafting a command line sent via the shared memory IPC, which could be tricked into executing an executable chosen by the attacker. IBM X-Force ID: 138710.
How severe is CVE-2018-1411?: CVE-2018-1411 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-2018-1411 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-1411?: CVE-2018-1411 primarily affects Ibm Notes. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1411?: 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-2018-1411 published?: CVE-2018-1411 was published on 2018-02-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:notes:8.5.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:notes:8.5.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:notes:8.5.3.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:notes:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:notes:9.0.1.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:client_application_access:1.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:client_application_access:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:client_application_access:1.0.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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