CVE-2018-18589
CVE-2018-18589 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Real User Monitoring with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. 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-502.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
- CVSS v2: 6.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-502
- Affected product: Microfocus Real User Monitoring
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A potential Remote Arbitrary Code Execution vulnerability has been identified in Micro Focus' Real User Monitoring software, versions 9.26IP, 9.30, 9.40 and 9.50. The vulnerability could be exploited to execute arbitrary code.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-18589?
- A potential Remote Arbitrary Code Execution vulnerability has been identified in Micro Focus' Real User Monitoring software, versions 9.26IP, 9.30, 9.40 and 9.50. The vulnerability could be exploited to execute arbitrary code.
- How severe is CVE-2018-18589?
- CVE-2018-18589 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2018-18589 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-18589?
- CVE-2018-18589 primarily affects Microfocus Real User Monitoring. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-18589?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2018-18589 published?
- CVE-2018-18589 was published on 2018-10-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:real_user_monitoring:9.26ip:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:real_user_monitoring:9.30:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:real_user_monitoring:9.40:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:real_user_monitoring:9.50:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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