How severe is CVE-2018-1959?

CVE-2018-1959 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.1, 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-2018-1959 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-1959?

CVE-2018-1959 affects Ibm Security Identity Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1959?

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

When was CVE-2018-1959 published?

CVE-2018-1959 was published on 2019-01-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-1959

CVE-2018-1959 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Identity Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.1. 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 5.1)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Ibm Security Identity Manager
Published: 2019-01-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Identity Manager 7.0.1 Virtual Appliance 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: 153633.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1959?: IBM Security Identity Manager 7.0.1 Virtual Appliance 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: 153633.
How severe is CVE-2018-1959?: CVE-2018-1959 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.1, 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-2018-1959 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-1959?: CVE-2018-1959 affects Ibm Security Identity Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1959?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-1959 published?: CVE-2018-1959 was published on 2019-01-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_identity_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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