How severe is CVE-2018-19505?

CVE-2018-19505 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-19505 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-19505?

CVE-2018-19505 affects Bmc Remedy Action Request System Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-19505?

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

When was CVE-2018-19505 published?

CVE-2018-19505 was published on 2019-01-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-19505

CVE-2018-19505 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bmc Remedy Action Request System Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Bmc Remedy Action Request System Server
Published: 2019-01-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Remedy AR System Server in BMC Remedy 7.1 may fail to set the correct user context in certain impersonation scenarios, which can allow a user to act with the identity of a different user, because userdata.js in the WOI:WorkOrderConsole component allows a username substitution involving a UserData_Init call.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-19505?: Remedy AR System Server in BMC Remedy 7.1 may fail to set the correct user context in certain impersonation scenarios, which can allow a user to act with the identity of a different user, because userdata.js in the WOI:WorkOrderConsole component allows a username substitution involving a UserData_Init call.
How severe is CVE-2018-19505?: CVE-2018-19505 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-19505 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-19505?: CVE-2018-19505 affects Bmc Remedy Action Request System Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-19505?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-19505 published?: CVE-2018-19505 was published on 2019-01-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:bmc:remedy_action_request_system_server:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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