How severe is CVE-2018-3650?

CVE-2018-3650 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-3650 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-3650?

CVE-2018-3650 primarily affects Intel Distribution For Python. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-3650?

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

When was CVE-2018-3650 published?

CVE-2018-3650 was published on 2018-08-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-3650

CVE-2018-3650 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Distribution For Python with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Intel Distribution For Python
Published: 2018-08-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Insufficient Input Validation in Bleach module in INTEL Distribution for Python versions prior to IDP 2018 Update 2 allows unprivileged user to bypass URI sanitization via local vector.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-3650?: Insufficient Input Validation in Bleach module in INTEL Distribution for Python versions prior to IDP 2018 Update 2 allows unprivileged user to bypass URI sanitization via local vector.
How severe is CVE-2018-3650?: CVE-2018-3650 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-3650 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-3650?: CVE-2018-3650 primarily affects Intel Distribution For Python. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-3650?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-3650 published?: CVE-2018-3650 was published on 2018-08-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00129.html

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:intel:distribution_for_python:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:distribution_for_python:2018:update_1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:distribution_for_python:2018:update_2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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