How severe is CVE-2018-1738?

CVE-2018-1738 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-1738 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-1738?

CVE-2018-1738 affects Ibm Security Key Lifecycle Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1738?

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-2018-1738 published?

CVE-2018-1738 was published on 2018-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-1738

CVE-2018-1738 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Key Lifecycle Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
CVSS v2: 5.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Ibm Security Key Lifecycle Manager
Published: 2018-10-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager 2.6, 2.7, 3.0 could allow an authenticated user to obtain highly sensitive information or jeopardize system integrity due to improper authentication mechanisms. IBM X-Force ID: 147907.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1738?: IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager 2.6, 2.7, 3.0 could allow an authenticated user to obtain highly sensitive information or jeopardize system integrity due to improper authentication mechanisms. IBM X-Force ID: 147907.
How severe is CVE-2018-1738?: CVE-2018-1738 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-1738 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-1738?: CVE-2018-1738 affects Ibm Security Key Lifecycle Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1738?: 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-2018-1738 published?: CVE-2018-1738 was published on 2018-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_key_lifecycle_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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