How severe is CVE-2018-6505?

CVE-2018-6505 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-2018-6505 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-6505?

CVE-2018-6505 affects Hp Arcsight Management Center. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6505?

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-2018-6505 published?

CVE-2018-6505 was published on 2018-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-6505

CVE-2018-6505 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hp Arcsight Management Center
Published: 2018-09-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A potential Unauthenticated File Download vulnerability has been identified in ArcSight Management Center (ArcMC) in all versions prior to 2.81. This vulnerability could be exploited to allow for Unauthenticated File Downloads.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-6505?: A potential Unauthenticated File Download vulnerability has been identified in ArcSight Management Center (ArcMC) in all versions prior to 2.81. This vulnerability could be exploited to allow for Unauthenticated File Downloads.
How severe is CVE-2018-6505?: CVE-2018-6505 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-2018-6505 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-6505?: CVE-2018-6505 affects Hp Arcsight Management Center. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6505?: 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-2018-6505 published?: CVE-2018-6505 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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