How severe is CVE-2018-1469?

CVE-2018-1469 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-2018-1469 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-1469?

CVE-2018-1469 affects Ibm Api Connect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1469?

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-2018-1469 published?

CVE-2018-1469 was published on 2018-04-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-1469

CVE-2018-1469 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ibm Api Connect 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: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Api Connect
Published: 2018-04-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM API Connect Developer Portal 5.0.0.0 through 5.0.8.2 could allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute system commands using specially crafted HTTP requests. IBM X-Force ID: 140605.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1469?: IBM API Connect Developer Portal 5.0.0.0 through 5.0.8.2 could allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute system commands using specially crafted HTTP requests. IBM X-Force ID: 140605.
How severe is CVE-2018-1469?: CVE-2018-1469 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-2018-1469 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-1469?: CVE-2018-1469 affects Ibm Api Connect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1469?: 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-2018-1469 published?: CVE-2018-1469 was published on 2018-04-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:api_connect:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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