How severe is CVE-2018-1722?

CVE-2018-1722 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-1722 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-1722?

CVE-2018-1722 primarily affects Ibm Security Access Manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1722?

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

When was CVE-2018-1722 published?

CVE-2018-1722 was published on 2018-08-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-1722

CVE-2018-1722 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Access Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 10.0)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Security Access Manager
Published: 2018-08-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Access Manager Appliance 9.0.4.0 and 9.0.5.0 could allow remote code execution when Advanced Access Control or Federation services are running. IBM X-Force ID: 147370.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1722?: IBM Security Access Manager Appliance 9.0.4.0 and 9.0.5.0 could allow remote code execution when Advanced Access Control or Federation services are running. IBM X-Force ID: 147370.
How severe is CVE-2018-1722?: CVE-2018-1722 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-1722 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-1722?: CVE-2018-1722 primarily affects Ibm Security Access Manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1722?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-1722 published?: CVE-2018-1722 was published on 2018-08-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_access_manager:9.0.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_access_manager:9.0.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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