How severe is CVE-2018-1695?

CVE-2018-1695 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2018-1695 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-1695?

CVE-2018-1695 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Application Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1695?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2018-1695 published?

CVE-2018-1695 was published on 2018-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-1695

CVE-2018-1695 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Application Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-290.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-290
Affected product: Ibm Websphere Application Server
Published: 2018-09-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, and 8.5.5 installations using Form Login could allow a remote attacker to conduct spoofing attacks. IBM X-Force ID: 145769.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1695?: IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, and 8.5.5 installations using Form Login could allow a remote attacker to conduct spoofing attacks. IBM X-Force ID: 145769.
How severe is CVE-2018-1695?: CVE-2018-1695 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2018-1695 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-1695?: CVE-2018-1695 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Application Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1695?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-1695 published?: CVE-2018-1695 was published on 2018-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:7.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:8.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:8.5.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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