How severe is CVE-2018-6504?

CVE-2018-6504 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-2018-6504 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-2018-6504?

CVE-2018-6504 affects Microfocus Arcsight Management Center. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6504?

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-2018-6504 published?

CVE-2018-6504 was published on 2018-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-6504

CVE-2018-6504 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Arcsight Management Center 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 Arcsight Management Center
Published: 2018-09-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A potential Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability has been identified in ArcSight Management Center (ArcMC) in all versions prior to 2.81. This vulnerability could be exploited to allow for Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-6504?: A potential Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability has been identified in ArcSight Management Center (ArcMC) in all versions prior to 2.81. This vulnerability could be exploited to allow for Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF).
How severe is CVE-2018-6504?: CVE-2018-6504 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-2018-6504 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-2018-6504?: CVE-2018-6504 affects Microfocus Arcsight Management Center. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6504?: 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-2018-6504 published?: CVE-2018-6504 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:microfocus:arcsight_management_center:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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