How severe is CVE-2018-1532?

CVE-2018-1532 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-1532 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-1532?

CVE-2018-1532 affects Ibm Api Connect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1532?

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

When was CVE-2018-1532 published?

CVE-2018-1532 was published on 2018-05-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-1532

CVE-2018-1532 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Api Connect with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Ibm Api Connect
Published: 2018-05-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM API Connect 5.0.0.0 through 5.0.8.2 does not properly update the SESSIONID with each request, which could allow a user to obtain the ID in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 142430.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1532?: IBM API Connect 5.0.0.0 through 5.0.8.2 does not properly update the SESSIONID with each request, which could allow a user to obtain the ID in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 142430.
How severe is CVE-2018-1532?: CVE-2018-1532 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-1532 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-1532?: CVE-2018-1532 affects Ibm Api Connect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1532?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-1532 published?: CVE-2018-1532 was published on 2018-05-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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