How severe is CVE-2018-1677?

CVE-2018-1677 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-1677 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-1677?

CVE-2018-1677 affects Ibm Datapower Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1677?

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

When was CVE-2018-1677 published?

CVE-2018-1677 was published on 2018-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-1677

CVE-2018-1677 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Datapower Gateway with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.1. 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-755.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.1)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-755
Affected product: Ibm Datapower Gateway
Published: 2018-12-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM DataPower Gateways 7.1, 7.2, 7.5, 7.5.1, 7.5.2, 7.6, and 7.7 and IBM MQ Appliance are vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by the improper handling of full file system. A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service. IBM X-Force ID: 145171.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1677?: IBM DataPower Gateways 7.1, 7.2, 7.5, 7.5.1, 7.5.2, 7.6, and 7.7 and IBM MQ Appliance are vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by the improper handling of full file system. A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service. IBM X-Force ID: 145171.
How severe is CVE-2018-1677?: CVE-2018-1677 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-1677 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-1677?: CVE-2018-1677 affects Ibm Datapower Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1677?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-1677 published?: CVE-2018-1677 was published on 2018-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:datapower_gateway:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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