How severe is CVE-2018-9025?

CVE-2018-9025 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-9025 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-9025?

CVE-2018-9025 affects Broadcom Privileged Access Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9025?

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-2018-9025 published?

CVE-2018-9025 was published on 2018-06-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-9025

CVE-2018-9025 is a high-severity vulnerability in Broadcom Privileged Access Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Broadcom Privileged Access Manager
Published: 2018-06-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An input validation vulnerability in CA Privileged Access Manager 2.x allows remote attackers to poison log files with specially crafted input.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-9025?: An input validation vulnerability in CA Privileged Access Manager 2.x allows remote attackers to poison log files with specially crafted input.
How severe is CVE-2018-9025?: CVE-2018-9025 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-9025 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-9025?: CVE-2018-9025 affects Broadcom Privileged Access Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-9025?: 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-2018-9025 published?: CVE-2018-9025 was published on 2018-06-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:privileged_access_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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