How severe is CVE-2018-15782?

CVE-2018-15782 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-15782 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-15782?

CVE-2018-15782 affects Rsa Authentication Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-15782?

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-2018-15782 published?

CVE-2018-15782 was published on 2019-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-15782

CVE-2018-15782 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rsa Authentication Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.7)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Rsa Authentication Manager
Published: 2019-01-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Quick Setup component of RSA Authentication Manager versions prior to 8.4 is vulnerable to a relative path traversal vulnerability. A local attacker could potentially provide an administrator with a crafted license that if used during the quick setup deployment of the initial RSA Authentication Manager system, could allow the attacker unauthorized access to that system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-15782?: The Quick Setup component of RSA Authentication Manager versions prior to 8.4 is vulnerable to a relative path traversal vulnerability. A local attacker could potentially provide an administrator with a crafted license that if used during the quick setup deployment of the initial RSA Authentication Manager system, could allow the attacker unauthorized access to that system.
How severe is CVE-2018-15782?: CVE-2018-15782 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-15782 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-15782?: CVE-2018-15782 affects Rsa Authentication Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-15782?: 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-2018-15782 published?: CVE-2018-15782 was published on 2019-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Jan/18

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:rsa:authentication_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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