How severe is CVE-2018-1437?

CVE-2018-1437 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-1437 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-1437?

CVE-2018-1437 primarily affects Ibm Notes. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1437?

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-2018-1437 published?

CVE-2018-1437 was published on 2018-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-1437

CVE-2018-1437 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-426.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-426
Affected product: Ibm Notes
Published: 2018-03-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Notes 8.5 and 9.0 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by an error related to multiple untrusted search path. A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to DLL hijacking to execute arbitrary code on the system or cause the application to crash. IBM X-Force ID: 139565.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1437?: IBM Notes 8.5 and 9.0 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by an error related to multiple untrusted search path. A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to DLL hijacking to execute arbitrary code on the system or cause the application to crash. IBM X-Force ID: 139565.
How severe is CVE-2018-1437?: CVE-2018-1437 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-1437 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-1437?: CVE-2018-1437 primarily affects Ibm Notes. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1437?: 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-2018-1437 published?: CVE-2018-1437 was published on 2018-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (11)

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cpe:2.3:a:ibm:notes:8.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:notes:8.5.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:notes:8.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:notes:8.5.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:notes:8.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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