How severe is CVE-2018-1887?

CVE-2018-1887 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-1887 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-1887?

CVE-2018-1887 affects Ibm Security Access Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1887?

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

When was CVE-2018-1887 published?

CVE-2018-1887 was published on 2018-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-1887

CVE-2018-1887 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Access Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (11th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Ibm Security Access Manager
Published: 2018-12-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Access Manager Appliance 9.0.1.0, 9.0.2.0, 9.0.3.0, 9.0.4.0, and 9.0.5.0 contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key, which it uses for its own inbound authentication, outbound communication to external components, or encryption of internal data. IBM X-Force ID: 152078.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1887?: IBM Security Access Manager Appliance 9.0.1.0, 9.0.2.0, 9.0.3.0, 9.0.4.0, and 9.0.5.0 contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key, which it uses for its own inbound authentication, outbound communication to external components, or encryption of internal data. IBM X-Force ID: 152078.
How severe is CVE-2018-1887?: CVE-2018-1887 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-1887 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-1887?: CVE-2018-1887 affects Ibm Security Access Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1887?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-1887 published?: CVE-2018-1887 was published on 2018-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_access_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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