How severe is CVE-2018-1479?

CVE-2018-1479 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-1479 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-1479?

CVE-2018-1479 affects Ibm Bigfix Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1479?

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-2018-1479 published?

CVE-2018-1479 was published on 2018-04-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-1479

CVE-2018-1479 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Bigfix Platform 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Ibm Bigfix Platform
Published: 2018-04-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM BigFix Platform 9.2 and 9.5 is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery which could allow an attacker to execute malicious and unauthorized actions transmitted from a user that the website trusts. IBM X-Force ID: 140761.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1479?: IBM BigFix Platform 9.2 and 9.5 is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery which could allow an attacker to execute malicious and unauthorized actions transmitted from a user that the website trusts. IBM X-Force ID: 140761.
How severe is CVE-2018-1479?: CVE-2018-1479 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-1479 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-1479?: CVE-2018-1479 affects Ibm Bigfix Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1479?: 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-2018-1479 published?: CVE-2018-1479 was published on 2018-04-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:bigfix_platform:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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