How severe is CVE-2018-8902?

CVE-2018-8902 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-2018-8902 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-8902?

CVE-2018-8902 affects Ivanti Avalanche. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8902?

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

When was CVE-2018-8902 published?

CVE-2018-8902 was published on 2018-06-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-8902

CVE-2018-8902 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ivanti Avalanche 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
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. The impacted products used a single shared key encryption model to encrypt data. A user with access to system databases can use the discovered key to access potentially confidential stored data, which may include Wi-Fi passwords. This discovered key can be used for all instances of the product.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-8902?: An issue was discovered in Ivanti Avalanche for all versions between 5.3 and 6.2. The impacted products used a single shared key encryption model to encrypt data. A user with access to system databases can use the discovered key to access potentially confidential stored data, which may include Wi-Fi passwords. This discovered key can be used for all instances of the product.
How severe is CVE-2018-8902?: CVE-2018-8902 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-2018-8902 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-8902?: CVE-2018-8902 affects Ivanti Avalanche. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8902?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-8902 published?: CVE-2018-8902 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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