How severe is CVE-2018-1453?

CVE-2018-1453 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-1453 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-1453?

CVE-2018-1453 primarily affects Ibm Security Identity Manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1453?

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-2018-1453 published?

CVE-2018-1453 was published on 2018-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-1453

CVE-2018-1453 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Identity Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Ibm Security Identity Manager
Published: 2018-06-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Identity Manager Virtual Appliance 7.0 allows an authenticated attacker to upload or transfer files of dangerous types that can be automatically processed within the environment. IBM X-Force ID: 140055.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1453?: IBM Security Identity Manager Virtual Appliance 7.0 allows an authenticated attacker to upload or transfer files of dangerous types that can be automatically processed within the environment. IBM X-Force ID: 140055.
How severe is CVE-2018-1453?: CVE-2018-1453 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-1453 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-1453?: CVE-2018-1453 primarily affects Ibm Security Identity Manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1453?: 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-2018-1453 published?: CVE-2018-1453 was published on 2018-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_identity_manager:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_identity_manager:7.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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