How severe is CVE-2018-1626?

CVE-2018-1626 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-1626 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-1626?

CVE-2018-1626 affects Ibm Security Privileged Identity Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1626?

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

When was CVE-2018-1626 published?

CVE-2018-1626 was published on 2019-04-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-1626

CVE-2018-1626 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Privileged Identity Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1. 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-384.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.1)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-384
Affected product: Ibm Security Privileged Identity Manager
Published: 2019-04-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager Virtual Appliance 2.2.1 does not renew a session variable after a successful authentication which could lead to session fixation/hijacking vulnerability. This could force a user to utilize a cookie that may be known to an attacker. IBM X-Force ID: 144411.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1626?: IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager Virtual Appliance 2.2.1 does not renew a session variable after a successful authentication which could lead to session fixation/hijacking vulnerability. This could force a user to utilize a cookie that may be known to an attacker. IBM X-Force ID: 144411.
How severe is CVE-2018-1626?: CVE-2018-1626 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-1626 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-1626?: CVE-2018-1626 affects Ibm Security Privileged Identity Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1626?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-1626 published?: CVE-2018-1626 was published on 2019-04-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_privileged_identity_manager:2.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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