How severe is CVE-2018-1773?

CVE-2018-1773 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-2018-1773 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-1773?

CVE-2018-1773 primarily affects Ibm Datacap. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1773?

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

When was CVE-2018-1773 published?

CVE-2018-1773 was published on 2018-09-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-1773

CVE-2018-1773 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Datacap 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Ibm Datacap
Published: 2018-09-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Datacap Fastdoc Capture 9.1.1, 9.1.3, and 9.1.4 could allow an authenticated user to bypass future authentication mechanisms once the initial login is completed. IBM X-Force ID: 148691.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1773?: IBM Datacap Fastdoc Capture 9.1.1, 9.1.3, and 9.1.4 could allow an authenticated user to bypass future authentication mechanisms once the initial login is completed. IBM X-Force ID: 148691.
How severe is CVE-2018-1773?: CVE-2018-1773 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-2018-1773 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-1773?: CVE-2018-1773 primarily affects Ibm Datacap. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1773?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-1773 published?: CVE-2018-1773 was published on 2018-09-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:datacap:9.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:datacap:9.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:datacap:9.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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