How severe is CVE-2018-15611?

CVE-2018-15611 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-15611 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-15611?

CVE-2018-15611 affects Avaya Aura Communication Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-15611?

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

When was CVE-2018-15611 published?

CVE-2018-15611 was published on 2018-09-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-15611

CVE-2018-15611 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Avaya Aura Communication Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Avaya Aura Communication Manager
Published: 2018-09-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in the local system administration component of Avaya Aura Communication Manager can allow an authenticated, privileged user on the local system to gain root privileges. Affected versions include 6.3.x and all 7.x version prior to 7.1.3.1.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-15611?: A vulnerability in the local system administration component of Avaya Aura Communication Manager can allow an authenticated, privileged user on the local system to gain root privileges. Affected versions include 6.3.x and all 7.x version prior to 7.1.3.1.
How severe is CVE-2018-15611?: CVE-2018-15611 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-15611 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-15611?: CVE-2018-15611 affects Avaya Aura Communication Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-15611?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-15611 published?: CVE-2018-15611 was published on 2018-09-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://downloads.avaya.com/css/P8/documents/101052550

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:avaya:aura_communication_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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