CVE-2018-9073
CVE-2018-9073 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Lenovo Chassis Management Module Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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-798.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-798
- Affected product: Lenovo Chassis Management Module Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Lenovo Chassis Management Module (CMM) prior to version 2.0.0 utilizes a hardcoded encryption key to protect certain secrets. Possession of the key can allow an attacker that has already compromised the server to decrypt these secrets.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-9073?
- Lenovo Chassis Management Module (CMM) prior to version 2.0.0 utilizes a hardcoded encryption key to protect certain secrets. Possession of the key can allow an attacker that has already compromised the server to decrypt these secrets.
- How severe is CVE-2018-9073?
- CVE-2018-9073 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2018-9073 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-9073?
- CVE-2018-9073 affects Lenovo Chassis Management Module Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-9073?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2018-9073 published?
- CVE-2018-9073 was published on 2018-11-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:chassis_management_module_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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