How severe is CVE-2018-19645?

CVE-2018-19645 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-19645 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-19645?

CVE-2018-19645 affects Microfocus Solutions Business Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-19645?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2018-19645 published?

CVE-2018-19645 was published on 2019-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-19645

CVE-2018-19645 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Solutions Business Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Microfocus Solutions Business Manager
Published: 2019-02-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An Authentication Bypass issue exists in Solutions Business Manager (SBM) (formerly Serena Business Manager (SBM)) versions prior to 11.5.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-19645?: An Authentication Bypass issue exists in Solutions Business Manager (SBM) (formerly Serena Business Manager (SBM)) versions prior to 11.5.
How severe is CVE-2018-19645?: CVE-2018-19645 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-19645 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-19645?: CVE-2018-19645 affects Microfocus Solutions Business Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-19645?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-19645 published?: CVE-2018-19645 was published on 2019-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://help.serena.com/doc_center/sbm/ver11_5/sbm_release_notes.htm

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:solutions_business_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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