How severe is CVE-2018-1495?

CVE-2018-1495 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-1495 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-1495?

CVE-2018-1495 primarily affects Ibm Flashsystem 900 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1495?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2018-1495 published?

CVE-2018-1495 was published on 2018-05-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-1495

CVE-2018-1495 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Flashsystem 900 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 5.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Ibm Flashsystem 900 Firmware
Published: 2018-05-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM FlashSystem V840 and V900 products could allow an authenticated attacker with specialized access to overwrite arbitrary files which could cause a denial of service. IBM X-Force ID: 141148.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1495?: IBM FlashSystem V840 and V900 products could allow an authenticated attacker with specialized access to overwrite arbitrary files which could cause a denial of service. IBM X-Force ID: 141148.
How severe is CVE-2018-1495?: CVE-2018-1495 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-1495 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-1495?: CVE-2018-1495 primarily affects Ibm Flashsystem 900 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1495?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-1495 published?: CVE-2018-1495 was published on 2018-05-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:ibm:flashsystem_900_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:flashsystem_840_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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