How severe is CVE-2018-8901?

CVE-2018-8901 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-8901 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-8901?

CVE-2018-8901 affects Ivanti Avalanche. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8901?

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-2018-8901 published?

CVE-2018-8901 was published on 2018-06-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-8901

CVE-2018-8901 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ivanti Avalanche with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ivanti Avalanche
Published: 2018-06-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Ivanti Avalanche for all versions between 5.3 and 6.2. A local user with database access privileges can read the encrypted passwords for users who authenticate via LDAP to Avalanche services. These passwords are stored in the Avalanche databases. This issue only affects customers who have enabled LDAP authentication in their configuration.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-8901?: An issue was discovered in Ivanti Avalanche for all versions between 5.3 and 6.2. A local user with database access privileges can read the encrypted passwords for users who authenticate via LDAP to Avalanche services. These passwords are stored in the Avalanche databases. This issue only affects customers who have enabled LDAP authentication in their configuration.
How severe is CVE-2018-8901?: CVE-2018-8901 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-8901 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-8901?: CVE-2018-8901 affects Ivanti Avalanche. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8901?: 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-2018-8901 published?: CVE-2018-8901 was published on 2018-06-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://community.ivanti.com/docs/DOC-68406

Affected products (1)

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