CVE-2018-17950
CVE-2018-17950 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Edirectory with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-863.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-863
- Affected product: Microfocus Edirectory
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Incorrect enforcement of authorization checks in eDirectory prior to 9.1 SP2
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-17950?
- Incorrect enforcement of authorization checks in eDirectory prior to 9.1 SP2
- How severe is CVE-2018-17950?
- CVE-2018-17950 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2018-17950 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-17950?
- CVE-2018-17950 primarily affects Microfocus Edirectory. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-17950?
- 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-2018-17950 published?
- CVE-2018-17950 was published on 2018-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:edirectory:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:edirectory:9.1:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
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