How severe is CVE-2018-1749?

CVE-2018-1749 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-1749 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-1749?

CVE-2018-1749 affects Ibm Security Key Lifecycle Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1749?

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

When was CVE-2018-1749 published?

CVE-2018-1749 was published on 2018-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-1749

CVE-2018-1749 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Key Lifecycle Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Security Key Lifecycle Manager
Published: 2018-10-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager 2.6, 2.7, and 3.0 uses incomplete blacklisting for input validation which allows attackers to bypass application controls resulting in direct impact to the system and data integrity. IBM X-Force ID: 148484.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1749?: IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager 2.6, 2.7, and 3.0 uses incomplete blacklisting for input validation which allows attackers to bypass application controls resulting in direct impact to the system and data integrity. IBM X-Force ID: 148484.
How severe is CVE-2018-1749?: CVE-2018-1749 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-1749 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-1749?: CVE-2018-1749 affects Ibm Security Key Lifecycle Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1749?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-1749 published?: CVE-2018-1749 was published on 2018-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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