How severe is CVE-2018-1608?

CVE-2018-1608 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-1608 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-1608?

CVE-2018-1608 affects Ibm Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1608?

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

When was CVE-2018-1608 published?

CVE-2018-1608 was published on 2019-05-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-1608

CVE-2018-1608 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-326
Affected product: Ibm Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager
Published: 2019-05-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager 6.0 through 6.0.6 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 143798.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1608?: IBM Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager 6.0 through 6.0.6 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 143798.
How severe is CVE-2018-1608?: CVE-2018-1608 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-1608 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-1608?: CVE-2018-1608 affects Ibm Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1608?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-1608 published?: CVE-2018-1608 was published on 2019-05-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_engineering_lifecycle_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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