How severe is CVE-2018-6980?

CVE-2018-6980 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-6980 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-6980?

CVE-2018-6980 affects Vmware Vrealize Log Insight. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6980?

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-2018-6980 published?

CVE-2018-6980 was published on 2018-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-6980

CVE-2018-6980 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vmware Vrealize Log Insight with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Vmware Vrealize Log Insight
Published: 2018-11-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

VMware vRealize Log Insight (4.7.x before 4.7.1 and 4.6.x before 4.6.2) contains a vulnerability due to improper authorization in the user registration method. Successful exploitation of this issue may allow Admin users with view only permission to perform certain administrative functions which they are not allowed to perform.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-6980?: VMware vRealize Log Insight (4.7.x before 4.7.1 and 4.6.x before 4.6.2) contains a vulnerability due to improper authorization in the user registration method. Successful exploitation of this issue may allow Admin users with view only permission to perform certain administrative functions which they are not allowed to perform.
How severe is CVE-2018-6980?: CVE-2018-6980 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-6980 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-6980?: CVE-2018-6980 affects Vmware Vrealize Log Insight. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6980?: 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-2018-6980 published?: CVE-2018-6980 was published on 2018-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vrealize_log_insight:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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