How severe is CVE-2018-1962?

CVE-2018-1962 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-1962 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-1962?

CVE-2018-1962 affects Ibm Security Identity Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1962?

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

When was CVE-2018-1962 published?

CVE-2018-1962 was published on 2019-02-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-1962

CVE-2018-1962 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Identity Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0. 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-384.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.0)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-384
Affected product: Ibm Security Identity Manager
Published: 2019-02-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Identity Manager 7.0.1 Virtual Appliance does not invalidate session tokens when the logout button is pressed. The lack of proper session termination may allow attackers with local access to login into a closed browser session. IBM X-Force ID: 153658.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1962?: IBM Security Identity Manager 7.0.1 Virtual Appliance does not invalidate session tokens when the logout button is pressed. The lack of proper session termination may allow attackers with local access to login into a closed browser session. IBM X-Force ID: 153658.
How severe is CVE-2018-1962?: CVE-2018-1962 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-1962 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-1962?: CVE-2018-1962 affects Ibm Security Identity Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1962?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-1962 published?: CVE-2018-1962 was published on 2019-02-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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