How severe is CVE-2018-1457?

CVE-2018-1457 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-1457 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-1457?

CVE-2018-1457 affects Ibm Engineering Requirements Management Doors. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1457?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2018-1457 published?

CVE-2018-1457 was published on 2018-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-1457

CVE-2018-1457 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ibm Engineering Requirements Management Doors with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Engineering Requirements Management Doors
Published: 2018-06-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An undisclosed vulnerability in IBM Rational DOORS 9.5.1 through 9.6.1.10 application allows an attacker to gain DOORS administrator privileges. IBM X-Force ID: 140208.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1457?: An undisclosed vulnerability in IBM Rational DOORS 9.5.1 through 9.6.1.10 application allows an attacker to gain DOORS administrator privileges. IBM X-Force ID: 140208.
How severe is CVE-2018-1457?: CVE-2018-1457 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-1457 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-1457?: CVE-2018-1457 affects Ibm Engineering Requirements Management Doors. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1457?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-1457 published?: CVE-2018-1457 was published on 2018-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:engineering_requirements_management_doors:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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