How severe is CVE-2018-3601?

CVE-2018-3601 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-2018-3601 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-3601?

CVE-2018-3601 affects Trendmicro Control Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-3601?

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-2018-3601 published?

CVE-2018-3601 was published on 2018-02-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-3601

CVE-2018-3601 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Trendmicro Control 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: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Trendmicro Control Manager
Published: 2018-02-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A password hash usage authentication bypass vulnerability in Trend Micro Control Manager 6.0 could allow a remote attacker to bypass authentication on vulnerable installations.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-3601?: A password hash usage authentication bypass vulnerability in Trend Micro Control Manager 6.0 could allow a remote attacker to bypass authentication on vulnerable installations.
How severe is CVE-2018-3601?: CVE-2018-3601 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-2018-3601 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-3601?: CVE-2018-3601 affects Trendmicro Control Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-3601?: 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-2018-3601 published?: CVE-2018-3601 was published on 2018-02-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:control_manager:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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