CVE-2018-17948
CVE-2018-17948 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Access Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-601.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
- CVSS v2: 5.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-601
- Affected product: Microfocus Access Manager
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An open redirect vulnerability exists in the Access Manager Identity Provider prior to 4.4 SP3.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-17948?
- An open redirect vulnerability exists in the Access Manager Identity Provider prior to 4.4 SP3.
- How severe is CVE-2018-17948?
- CVE-2018-17948 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2018-17948 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-17948?
- CVE-2018-17948 primarily affects Microfocus Access Manager. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-17948?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2018-17948 published?
- CVE-2018-17948 was published on 2018-11-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:access_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:access_manager:4.4:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:access_manager:4.4:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:access_manager:4.4:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
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