How severe is CVE-2018-1593?

CVE-2018-1593 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-1593 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-1593?

CVE-2018-1593 affects Ibm Multi-cloud Data Encryption. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1593?

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

When was CVE-2018-1593 published?

CVE-2018-1593 was published on 2018-10-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-1593

CVE-2018-1593 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Multi-cloud Data Encryption with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7. 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-326.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.7)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-326
Affected product: Ibm Multi-cloud Data Encryption
Published: 2018-10-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Multi-Cloud Data Encryption (MDE) 2.1 could allow an unauthorized user to manipulate data due to missing file checksums. IBM X-Force ID: 143568.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1593?: IBM Multi-Cloud Data Encryption (MDE) 2.1 could allow an unauthorized user to manipulate data due to missing file checksums. IBM X-Force ID: 143568.
How severe is CVE-2018-1593?: CVE-2018-1593 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-1593 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-1593?: CVE-2018-1593 affects Ibm Multi-cloud Data Encryption. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1593?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-1593 published?: CVE-2018-1593 was published on 2018-10-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:multi-cloud_data_encryption:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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