How severe is CVE-2018-1906?

CVE-2018-1906 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, 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 none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-1906 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-1906?

CVE-2018-1906 primarily affects Ibm Infosphere Information Server. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1906?

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

When was CVE-2018-1906 published?

CVE-2018-1906 was published on 2019-04-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-1906

CVE-2018-1906 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Infosphere Information Server 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: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Infosphere Information Server
Published: 2019-04-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.3, 11.5, and 11.7could allow an authenticated user to download code using a specially crafted HTTP request. IBM X-Force ID: 152663.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1906?: IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.3, 11.5, and 11.7could allow an authenticated user to download code using a specially crafted HTTP request. IBM X-Force ID: 152663.
How severe is CVE-2018-1906?: CVE-2018-1906 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, 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 none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-1906 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-1906?: CVE-2018-1906 primarily affects Ibm Infosphere Information Server. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1906?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-1906 published?: CVE-2018-1906 was published on 2019-04-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_information_server:11.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_information_server:11.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_information_server:11.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_information_server_on_cloud:11.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_information_server_on_cloud:11.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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