How severe is CVE-2018-1750?

CVE-2018-1750 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-1750 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-1750?

CVE-2018-1750 primarily affects Ibm Security Key Lifecycle Manager. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1750?

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

When was CVE-2018-1750 published?

CVE-2018-1750 was published on 2018-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-1750

CVE-2018-1750 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Key Lifecycle Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.2. 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.2)
CVSS v2: 5.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Ibm Security Key Lifecycle Manager
Published: 2018-10-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager 3.0 specifies permissions for a security-critical resource in a way that allows that resource to be read or modified by unintended actors. IBM X-Force ID: 148511.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1750?: IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager 3.0 specifies permissions for a security-critical resource in a way that allows that resource to be read or modified by unintended actors. IBM X-Force ID: 148511.
How severe is CVE-2018-1750?: CVE-2018-1750 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-1750 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-1750?: CVE-2018-1750 primarily affects Ibm Security Key Lifecycle Manager. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1750?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-1750 published?: CVE-2018-1750 was published on 2018-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_key_lifecycle_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_key_lifecycle_manager:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_key_lifecycle_manager:3.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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