How severe is CVE-2018-9028?

CVE-2018-9028 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-9028 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-9028?

CVE-2018-9028 affects Broadcom Privileged Access Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9028?

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-2018-9028 published?

CVE-2018-9028 was published on 2018-06-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-9028

CVE-2018-9028 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-326.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-326
Affected product: Broadcom Privileged Access Manager
Published: 2018-06-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Weak cryptography used for passwords in CA Privileged Access Manager 2.x reduces the complexity for password cracking.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-9028?: Weak cryptography used for passwords in CA Privileged Access Manager 2.x reduces the complexity for password cracking.
How severe is CVE-2018-9028?: CVE-2018-9028 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-9028 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-9028?: CVE-2018-9028 affects Broadcom Privileged Access Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-9028?: 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-2018-9028 published?: CVE-2018-9028 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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