How severe is CVE-2018-1712?

CVE-2018-1712 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2018-1712 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-1712?

CVE-2018-1712 affects Ibm Api Connect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1712?

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-2018-1712 published?

CVE-2018-1712 was published on 2018-08-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-1712

CVE-2018-1712 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Api Connect with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6. 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.6)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Ibm Api Connect
Published: 2018-08-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM API Connect's Developer Portal 5.0.0.0 through 5.0.8.3 is vulnerable to Server Side Request Forgery. An attacker, using specially crafted input parameters can trick the server into making potentially malicious calls within the trusted network. IBM X-Force ID: 146370.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1712?: IBM API Connect's Developer Portal 5.0.0.0 through 5.0.8.3 is vulnerable to Server Side Request Forgery. An attacker, using specially crafted input parameters can trick the server into making potentially malicious calls within the trusted network. IBM X-Force ID: 146370.
How severe is CVE-2018-1712?: CVE-2018-1712 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2018-1712 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-1712?: CVE-2018-1712 affects Ibm Api Connect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1712?: 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-2018-1712 published?: CVE-2018-1712 was published on 2018-08-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:api_connect:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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