How severe is CVE-2018-7673?

CVE-2018-7673 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-7673 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-7673?

CVE-2018-7673 affects Netiq Identity Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-7673?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2018-7673 published?

CVE-2018-7673 was published on 2018-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-7673

CVE-2018-7673 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Netiq Identity Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.1)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Netiq Identity Manager
Published: 2018-03-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The NetIQ Identity Manager communication channel, in versions prior to 4.7, is susceptible to a DoS attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-7673?: The NetIQ Identity Manager communication channel, in versions prior to 4.7, is susceptible to a DoS attack.
How severe is CVE-2018-7673?: CVE-2018-7673 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-7673 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-7673?: CVE-2018-7673 affects Netiq Identity Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-7673?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-7673 published?: CVE-2018-7673 was published on 2018-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:netiq:identity_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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