How severe is CVE-2018-15767?

CVE-2018-15767 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-15767 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-15767?

CVE-2018-15767 affects Dell Openmanage Network Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-15767?

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-2018-15767 published?

CVE-2018-15767 was published on 2018-11-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-15767

CVE-2018-15767 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Openmanage Network Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 12% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-863.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 12% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Dell Openmanage Network Manager
Published: 2018-11-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Dell OpenManage Network Manager virtual appliance versions prior to 6.5.3 contain an improper authorization vulnerability caused by a misconfiguration in the /etc/sudoers file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-15767?: The Dell OpenManage Network Manager virtual appliance versions prior to 6.5.3 contain an improper authorization vulnerability caused by a misconfiguration in the /etc/sudoers file.
How severe is CVE-2018-15767?: CVE-2018-15767 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-15767 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-15767?: CVE-2018-15767 affects Dell Openmanage Network Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-15767?: 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-2018-15767 published?: CVE-2018-15767 was published on 2018-11-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:openmanage_network_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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