How severe is CVE-2018-1859?

CVE-2018-1859 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2018-1859 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-1859?

CVE-2018-1859 affects Ibm Api Connect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1859?

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

When was CVE-2018-1859 published?

CVE-2018-1859 was published on 2019-01-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-1859

CVE-2018-1859 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Api Connect with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Api Connect
Published: 2019-01-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM API Connect 5.0.0.0 through 5.0.8.4 could allow a user authenticated as an administrator with limited rights to escalate their privileges. IBM X-Force ID: 151258.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1859?: IBM API Connect 5.0.0.0 through 5.0.8.4 could allow a user authenticated as an administrator with limited rights to escalate their privileges. IBM X-Force ID: 151258.
How severe is CVE-2018-1859?: CVE-2018-1859 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2018-1859 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-1859?: CVE-2018-1859 affects Ibm Api Connect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1859?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-1859 published?: CVE-2018-1859 was published on 2019-01-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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