How severe is CVE-2018-1705?

CVE-2018-1705 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-1705 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-1705?

CVE-2018-1705 primarily affects Ibm Platform Symphony. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1705?

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

When was CVE-2018-1705 published?

CVE-2018-1705 was published on 2018-08-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-1705

CVE-2018-1705 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Platform Symphony with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Ibm Platform Symphony
Published: 2018-08-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Platform Symphony 7.1 Fix Pack 1 and 7.1.1 and IBM Spectrum Symphony 7.1.2 and 7.2.0.2 contain an information disclosure vulnerability that could allow an authenticated attacker to obtain highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 146340.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1705?: IBM Platform Symphony 7.1 Fix Pack 1 and 7.1.1 and IBM Spectrum Symphony 7.1.2 and 7.2.0.2 contain an information disclosure vulnerability that could allow an authenticated attacker to obtain highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 146340.
How severe is CVE-2018-1705?: CVE-2018-1705 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-1705 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-1705?: CVE-2018-1705 primarily affects Ibm Platform Symphony. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1705?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-1705 published?: CVE-2018-1705 was published on 2018-08-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:platform_symphony:7.1:fp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:platform_symphony:7.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:spectrum_symphony:7.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:spectrum_symphony:7.2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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