How severe is CVE-2018-1888?

CVE-2018-1888 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2018-1888 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-1888?

CVE-2018-1888 affects Ibm I Access. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1888?

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

When was CVE-2018-1888 published?

CVE-2018-1888 was published on 2019-01-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-1888

CVE-2018-1888 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm I Access with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-426.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-426
Affected product: Ibm I Access
Published: 2019-01-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An untrusted search path vulnerability in IBM i Access for Windows versions 7.1 and earlier on Windows can allow arbitrary code execution via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory, related to use of the LoadLibrary function. IBM X-Force ID: 152079.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1888?: An untrusted search path vulnerability in IBM i Access for Windows versions 7.1 and earlier on Windows can allow arbitrary code execution via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory, related to use of the LoadLibrary function. IBM X-Force ID: 152079.
How severe is CVE-2018-1888?: CVE-2018-1888 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2018-1888 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-1888?: CVE-2018-1888 affects Ibm I Access. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1888?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-1888 published?: CVE-2018-1888 was published on 2019-01-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i_access:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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