How severe is CVE-2018-18862?

CVE-2018-18862 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-18862 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-18862?

CVE-2018-18862 primarily affects Bmc Remedy Action Request System. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-18862?

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-2018-18862 published?

CVE-2018-18862 was published on 2019-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-18862

CVE-2018-18862 is a high-severity vulnerability in Bmc Remedy Action Request System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-425.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-425
Affected product: Bmc Remedy Action Request System
Published: 2019-03-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

BMC Remedy Mid-Tier 7.1.00 and 9.1.02.003 for BMC Remedy AR System has Incorrect Access Control in ITAM forms, as demonstrated by TLS%3APLR-Configuration+Details/Default+Admin+View/, AST%3AARServerConnection/Default+Admin+View/, and AR+System+Administration%3A+Server+Information/Default+Admin+View/.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-18862?: BMC Remedy Mid-Tier 7.1.00 and 9.1.02.003 for BMC Remedy AR System has Incorrect Access Control in ITAM forms, as demonstrated by TLS%3APLR-Configuration+Details/Default+Admin+View/, AST%3AARServerConnection/Default+Admin+View/, and AR+System+Administration%3A+Server+Information/Default+Admin+View/.
How severe is CVE-2018-18862?: CVE-2018-18862 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-18862 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-18862?: CVE-2018-18862 primarily affects Bmc Remedy Action Request System. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-18862?: 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-2018-18862 published?: CVE-2018-18862 was published on 2019-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:bmc:remedy_action_request_system:9.1.02.003:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bmc:remedy_mid-tier:7.1.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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