How severe is CVE-2018-1789?

CVE-2018-1789 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.

Is CVE-2018-1789 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-1789?

CVE-2018-1789 affects Ibm Api Connect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1789?

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-2018-1789 published?

CVE-2018-1789 was published on 2018-09-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-1789

CVE-2018-1789 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Api Connect with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. 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-918.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-918
Affected product: Ibm Api Connect
Published: 2018-09-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM API Connect v2018.1.0 through v2018.3.4 could allow an attacker to send a specially crafted request to conduct a server side request forgery attack. IBM X-Force ID: 148939.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1789?: IBM API Connect v2018.1.0 through v2018.3.4 could allow an attacker to send a specially crafted request to conduct a server side request forgery attack. IBM X-Force ID: 148939.
How severe is CVE-2018-1789?: CVE-2018-1789 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.
Is CVE-2018-1789 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-1789?: CVE-2018-1789 affects Ibm Api Connect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1789?: 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-2018-1789 published?: CVE-2018-1789 was published on 2018-09-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:api_connect:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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