CVE-2018-7119

CVE-2018-7119 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hp Nonstop Safeguard H Series with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

A Local Disclosure of Sensitive Information vulnerability was identified in HPE NonStop Safeguard earlier than version SPR T9750L01^AIC or T9750H05^AIH, and later versions when the PASSWORD-PROMPT configuration attribute is not set to BLIND; all versions on H-series. STDSEC-STANDARD SECURITY PROD All prior versions before T6533L01^ADU or T6533H05^ADW, and later versions when the PASSWORD-PROMPT configuration attribute is not set to BLIND and all versions on H-series . Note that some commands in NonStop Safeguard and NonStop Standard Security software require username and password to be passed as command line parameters, which may lead to a local disclosure of the credentials.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-7119?
A Local Disclosure of Sensitive Information vulnerability was identified in HPE NonStop Safeguard earlier than version SPR T9750L01^AIC or T9750H05^AIH, and later versions when the PASSWORD-PROMPT configuration attribute is not set to BLIND; all versions on H-series. STDSEC-STANDARD SECURITY PROD All prior versions before T6533L01^ADU or T6533H05^ADW, and later versions when the PASSWORD-PROMPT configuration attribute is not set to BLIND and all versions on H-series . Note that some commands in NonStop Safeguard and NonStop Standard Security software require username and password to be passed as command line parameters, which may lead to a local disclosure of the credentials.
How severe is CVE-2018-7119?
CVE-2018-7119 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-7119 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-7119?
CVE-2018-7119 primarily affects Hp Nonstop Safeguard H Series. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-7119?
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-2018-7119 published?
CVE-2018-7119 was published on 2019-05-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)