How severe is CVE-2018-6497?

CVE-2018-6497 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-6497 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-6497?

CVE-2018-6497 primarily affects Microfocus Cms Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6497?

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-2018-6497 published?

CVE-2018-6497 was published on 2018-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-6497

CVE-2018-6497 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Cms Server 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Microfocus Cms Server
Published: 2018-06-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Remote Cross-site Request forgery (CSRF) potential has been identified in UCMBD Server version DDM Content Pack V 10.20, 10.21, 10.22, 10.22 CUP7, 10.30, 10.31, 10.32, 10.33, 10.33 CUP2, 11.0 and CMS Server version 2018.05 BACKGROUND which could allow for remote unsafe deserialization and cross-site request forgery (CSRF).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-6497?: Remote Cross-site Request forgery (CSRF) potential has been identified in UCMBD Server version DDM Content Pack V 10.20, 10.21, 10.22, 10.22 CUP7, 10.30, 10.31, 10.32, 10.33, 10.33 CUP2, 11.0 and CMS Server version 2018.05 BACKGROUND which could allow for remote unsafe deserialization and cross-site request forgery (CSRF).
How severe is CVE-2018-6497?: CVE-2018-6497 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-6497 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-6497?: CVE-2018-6497 primarily affects Microfocus Cms Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6497?: 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-2018-6497 published?: CVE-2018-6497 was published on 2018-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:cms_server:2018.05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:universal_cmbd_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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