How severe is CVE-2018-1462?

CVE-2018-1462 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-1462 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-1462?

CVE-2018-1462 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-2018-1462?

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-2018-1462 published?

CVE-2018-1462 was published on 2018-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-1462

CVE-2018-1462 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Storwize V7000 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6. 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.6)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
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) could allow an authenticated user to access system files they should not have access to including deleting files or causing a denial of service. IBM X-Force ID: 140363.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1462?: 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) could allow an authenticated user to access system files they should not have access to including deleting files or causing a denial of service. IBM X-Force ID: 140363.
How severe is CVE-2018-1462?: CVE-2018-1462 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-1462 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-1462?: CVE-2018-1462 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-2018-1462?: 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-2018-1462 published?: CVE-2018-1462 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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