CVE-2018-5412
CVE-2018-5412 is a high-severity vulnerability in Imperva Securesphere 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-77.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.2
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-77
- Affected product: Imperva Securesphere
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Imperva SecureSphere running v12.0.0.50 is vulnerable to local arbitrary code execution, escaping sealed-mode.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-5412?
- Imperva SecureSphere running v12.0.0.50 is vulnerable to local arbitrary code execution, escaping sealed-mode.
- How severe is CVE-2018-5412?
- CVE-2018-5412 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-2018-5412 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-5412?
- CVE-2018-5412 affects Imperva Securesphere. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-5412?
- 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-2018-5412 published?
- CVE-2018-5412 was published on 2019-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:imperva:securesphere:12.0.0.50:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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