How severe is CVE-2018-6500?

CVE-2018-6500 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-6500 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-6500?

CVE-2018-6500 affects Hp Arcsight Management Center. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6500?

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-2018-6500 published?

CVE-2018-6500 was published on 2018-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-6500

CVE-2018-6500 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hp Arcsight Management Center with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Hp Arcsight Management Center
Published: 2018-09-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A potential Directory Traversal Security vulnerability has been identified in ArcSight Management Center (ArcMC) in all versions prior to 2.81. This vulnerability could be remotely exploited to allow Directory Traversal.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-6500?: A potential Directory Traversal Security vulnerability has been identified in ArcSight Management Center (ArcMC) in all versions prior to 2.81. This vulnerability could be remotely exploited to allow Directory Traversal.
How severe is CVE-2018-6500?: CVE-2018-6500 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-6500 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-6500?: CVE-2018-6500 affects Hp Arcsight Management Center. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6500?: 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-2018-6500 published?: CVE-2018-6500 was published on 2018-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://softwaresupport.softwaregrp.com/document/-/facetsearch/document/KM03245142

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:arcsight_management_center:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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