How severe is CVE-2018-1438?

CVE-2018-1438 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-1438 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-1438?

CVE-2018-1438 primarily affects Ibm Storwize V7000 Firmware. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1438?

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-2018-1438 published?

CVE-2018-1438 was published on 2018-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-1438

CVE-2018-1438 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Storwize V7000 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Ibm Storwize V7000 Firmware
Published: 2018-05-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM SAN Volume Controller, IBM Storwize, IBM Spectrum Virtualize and IBM FlashSystem products ( 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 7.6, 7.6.1, 7.7, 7.7.1, 7.8, 7.8.1, 8.1, and 8.1.1) web handler /DLSnap could allow an unauthenticated attacker to read arbitrary files on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 139566.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1438?: IBM SAN Volume Controller, IBM Storwize, IBM Spectrum Virtualize and IBM FlashSystem products ( 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 7.6, 7.6.1, 7.7, 7.7.1, 7.8, 7.8.1, 8.1, and 8.1.1) web handler /DLSnap could allow an unauthenticated attacker to read arbitrary files on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 139566.
How severe is CVE-2018-1438?: CVE-2018-1438 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-1438 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-1438?: CVE-2018-1438 primarily affects Ibm Storwize V7000 Firmware. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1438?: 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-2018-1438 published?: CVE-2018-1438 was published on 2018-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:o:ibm:storwize_v7000_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:storwize_v5000_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:storwize_v3700_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:storwize_v3500_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:storwize_v9000_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:san_volume_controller_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:spectrum_virtualize:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:spectrum_virtualize_for_public_cloud:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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