How severe is CVE-2018-1419?

CVE-2018-1419 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2018-1419 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-2018-1419?

CVE-2018-1419 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Mq. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1419?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2018-1419 published?

CVE-2018-1419 was published on 2018-06-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-1419

CVE-2018-1419 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Mq with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.7)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Websphere Mq
Published: 2018-06-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM WebSphere MQ 8.0 and 9.0, when configured to use a PAM module for authentication, could allow a user to cause a deadlock in the IBM MQ PAM code which could result in a denial of service. IBM X-Force ID: 138949.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1419?: IBM WebSphere MQ 8.0 and 9.0, when configured to use a PAM module for authentication, could allow a user to cause a deadlock in the IBM MQ PAM code which could result in a denial of service. IBM X-Force ID: 138949.
How severe is CVE-2018-1419?: CVE-2018-1419 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2018-1419 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-2018-1419?: CVE-2018-1419 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Mq. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1419?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-1419 published?: CVE-2018-1419 was published on 2018-06-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (16)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:8.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:8.0.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:8.0.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:8.0.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:8.0.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:8.0.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:8.0.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:8.0.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:9.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:9.0.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:9.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:9.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:9.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:9.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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