How severe is CVE-2018-7279?

CVE-2018-7279 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-7279 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-7279?

CVE-2018-7279 primarily affects Alienvault Open Source Security Information Management. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-7279?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2018-7279 published?

CVE-2018-7279 was published on 2018-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-7279

CVE-2018-7279 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Alienvault Open Source Security Information Management with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Alienvault Open Source Security Information Management
Published: 2018-03-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A remote code execution issue was discovered in AlienVault USM and OSSIM before 5.5.1.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-7279?: A remote code execution issue was discovered in AlienVault USM and OSSIM before 5.5.1.
How severe is CVE-2018-7279?: CVE-2018-7279 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-7279 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-7279?: CVE-2018-7279 primarily affects Alienvault Open Source Security Information Management. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-7279?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-7279 published?: CVE-2018-7279 was published on 2018-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:alienvault:open_source_security_information_management:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alienvault:unified_security_management:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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