How severe is CVE-2018-1652?

CVE-2018-1652 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-1652 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-1652?

CVE-2018-1652 primarily affects Ibm Datapower Gateway. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1652?

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

When was CVE-2018-1652 published?

CVE-2018-1652 was published on 2018-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-1652

CVE-2018-1652 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Datapower Gateway with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.2)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Ibm Datapower Gateway
Published: 2018-12-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM DataPower Gateway 7.1.0.0 through 7.1.0.19, 7.2.0.0 through 7.2.0.16, 7.5.0.0 through 7.5.0.10, 7.5.1.0 through 7.5.1.9, 7.5.2.0 through 7.5.2.9, and 7.6.0.0 through 7.6.0.2 and IBM MQ Appliance 8.0.0.0 through 8.0.0.8 and 9.0.1 through 9.0.5 could allow a local user to cause a denial of service through unknown vectors. IBM X-Force ID: 144724.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1652?: IBM DataPower Gateway 7.1.0.0 through 7.1.0.19, 7.2.0.0 through 7.2.0.16, 7.5.0.0 through 7.5.0.10, 7.5.1.0 through 7.5.1.9, 7.5.2.0 through 7.5.2.9, and 7.6.0.0 through 7.6.0.2 and IBM MQ Appliance 8.0.0.0 through 8.0.0.8 and 9.0.1 through 9.0.5 could allow a local user to cause a denial of service through unknown vectors. IBM X-Force ID: 144724.
How severe is CVE-2018-1652?: CVE-2018-1652 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-1652 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-1652?: CVE-2018-1652 primarily affects Ibm Datapower Gateway. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1652?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-1652 published?: CVE-2018-1652 was published on 2018-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:datapower_gateway:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mq_appliance:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mq_appliance:*:*:*:*:continuous_delivery:*:*:*

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