How severe is CVE-2018-7690?

CVE-2018-7690 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-7690 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-7690?

CVE-2018-7690 primarily affects Microfocus Fortify Software Security Center. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-7690?

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

When was CVE-2018-7690 published?

CVE-2018-7690 was published on 2018-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-7690

CVE-2018-7690 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Fortify Software Security Center with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microfocus Fortify Software Security Center
Published: 2018-12-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A potential Remote Unauthorized Access in Micro Focus Fortify Software Security Center (SSC), versions 17.10, 17.20, 18.10 this exploitation could allow Remote Unauthorized Access

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-7690?: A potential Remote Unauthorized Access in Micro Focus Fortify Software Security Center (SSC), versions 17.10, 17.20, 18.10 this exploitation could allow Remote Unauthorized Access
How severe is CVE-2018-7690?: CVE-2018-7690 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-7690 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-7690?: CVE-2018-7690 primarily affects Microfocus Fortify Software Security Center. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-7690?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-7690 published?: CVE-2018-7690 was published on 2018-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:fortify_software_security_center:17.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:fortify_software_security_center:17.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:fortify_software_security_center:18.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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