How severe is CVE-2018-1501?

CVE-2018-1501 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-1501 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-1501?

CVE-2018-1501 primarily affects Ibm Security Guardium. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1501?

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-2018-1501 published?

CVE-2018-1501 was published on 2020-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-1501

CVE-2018-1501 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Guardium with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Ibm Security Guardium
Published: 2020-08-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Guardium 10.5, 10.6, and 11.0 could allow an unauthorized user to obtain sensitive information due to missing security controls. IBM X-Force ID: 141226.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1501?: IBM Security Guardium 10.5, 10.6, and 11.0 could allow an unauthorized user to obtain sensitive information due to missing security controls. IBM X-Force ID: 141226.
How severe is CVE-2018-1501?: CVE-2018-1501 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-1501 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-1501?: CVE-2018-1501 primarily affects Ibm Security Guardium. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1501?: 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-2018-1501 published?: CVE-2018-1501 was published on 2020-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_guardium:10.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_guardium:10.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_guardium:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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