How severe is CVE-2018-9026?

CVE-2018-9026 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-2018-9026 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-9026?

CVE-2018-9026 affects Broadcom Privileged Access Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9026?

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-2018-9026 published?

CVE-2018-9026 was published on 2018-06-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-9026

CVE-2018-9026 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-384.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-384
Affected product: Broadcom Privileged Access Manager
Published: 2018-06-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A session fixation vulnerability in CA Privileged Access Manager 2.x allows remote attackers to hijack user sessions with a specially crafted request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-9026?: A session fixation vulnerability in CA Privileged Access Manager 2.x allows remote attackers to hijack user sessions with a specially crafted request.
How severe is CVE-2018-9026?: CVE-2018-9026 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-2018-9026 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-9026?: CVE-2018-9026 affects Broadcom Privileged Access Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-9026?: 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-2018-9026 published?: CVE-2018-9026 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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