How severe is CVE-2018-1842?

CVE-2018-1842 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.6, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-1842 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-1842?

CVE-2018-1842 primarily affects Ibm Cognos Analytics. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1842?

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

When was CVE-2018-1842 published?

CVE-2018-1842 was published on 2018-11-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-1842

CVE-2018-1842 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Cognos Analytics with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.6. 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-347.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.6)
CVSS v2: 3.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (18th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-347
Affected product: Ibm Cognos Analytics
Published: 2018-11-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Cognos Analytics 11 Configuration tool, under certain circumstances, will bypass OIDC namespace signature verification on its id_token. IBM X-Force ID: 150902.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1842?: IBM Cognos Analytics 11 Configuration tool, under certain circumstances, will bypass OIDC namespace signature verification on its id_token. IBM X-Force ID: 150902.
How severe is CVE-2018-1842?: CVE-2018-1842 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.6, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-1842 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-1842?: CVE-2018-1842 primarily affects Ibm Cognos Analytics. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1842?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-1842 published?: CVE-2018-1842 was published on 2018-11-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:oncommand_insight:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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