How severe is CVE-2018-7688?

CVE-2018-7688 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability low.

Is CVE-2018-7688 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-7688?

CVE-2018-7688 affects Opensuse Open Build Service. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-7688?

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-2018-7688 published?

CVE-2018-7688 was published on 2018-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-7688

CVE-2018-7688 is a high-severity vulnerability in Opensuse Open Build Service with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Opensuse Open Build Service
Published: 2018-06-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A missing permission check in the review handling of openSUSE Open Build Service before 2.9.3 allowed all authenticated users to modify sources in projects where they do not have write permissions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-7688?: A missing permission check in the review handling of openSUSE Open Build Service before 2.9.3 allowed all authenticated users to modify sources in projects where they do not have write permissions.
How severe is CVE-2018-7688?: CVE-2018-7688 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability low.
Is CVE-2018-7688 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-7688?: CVE-2018-7688 affects Opensuse Open Build Service. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-7688?: 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-2018-7688 published?: CVE-2018-7688 was published on 2018-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:opensuse:open_build_service:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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