How severe is CVE-2018-6493?

CVE-2018-6493 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-6493 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-6493?

CVE-2018-6493 primarily affects Hp Network Operations Management Ultimate. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6493?

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-2018-6493 published?

CVE-2018-6493 was published on 2018-05-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-6493

CVE-2018-6493 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hp Network Operations Management Ultimate with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-89.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Hp Network Operations Management Ultimate
Published: 2018-05-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SQL Injection in HP Network Operations Management Ultimate, version 2017.07, 2017.11, 2018.02 and in Network Automation, version 10.00, 10.10, 10.11, 10.20, 10.30, 10.40, 10.50. This vulnerability could be remotely exploited to allow Remote SQL Injection.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-6493?: SQL Injection in HP Network Operations Management Ultimate, version 2017.07, 2017.11, 2018.02 and in Network Automation, version 10.00, 10.10, 10.11, 10.20, 10.30, 10.40, 10.50. This vulnerability could be remotely exploited to allow Remote SQL Injection.
How severe is CVE-2018-6493?: CVE-2018-6493 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-6493 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-6493?: CVE-2018-6493 primarily affects Hp Network Operations Management Ultimate. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6493?: 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-2018-6493 published?: CVE-2018-6493 was published on 2018-05-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:network_operations_management_ultimate:2017.07:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:network_operations_management_ultimate:2017.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:network_operations_management_ultimate:2018.02:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:network_automation:10.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:network_automation:10.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:network_automation:10.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:network_automation:10.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:network_automation:10.30:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:network_automation:10.40:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:network_automation:10.50:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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