How severe is CVE-2018-9082?

CVE-2018-9082 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-9082 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-9082?

CVE-2018-9082 primarily affects Lenovo Storcenter Px12-450r Firmware. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9082?

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-2018-9082 published?

CVE-2018-9082 was published on 2018-09-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-9082

CVE-2018-9082 is a high-severity vulnerability in Lenovo Storcenter Px12-450r Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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 8.8)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-384
Affected product: Lenovo Storcenter Px12-450r Firmware
Published: 2018-09-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

For some Iomega, Lenovo, LenovoEMC NAS devices versions 4.1.402.34662 and earlier, the password changing functionality available to authenticated users does not require the user's current password to set a new one. As a result, attackers with access to the user's session tokens can change their password and retain access to the user's account

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-9082?: For some Iomega, Lenovo, LenovoEMC NAS devices versions 4.1.402.34662 and earlier, the password changing functionality available to authenticated users does not require the user's current password to set a new one. As a result, attackers with access to the user's session tokens can change their password and retain access to the user's account
How severe is CVE-2018-9082?: CVE-2018-9082 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-9082 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-9082?: CVE-2018-9082 primarily affects Lenovo Storcenter Px12-450r Firmware. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-9082?: 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-2018-9082 published?: CVE-2018-9082 was published on 2018-09-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/LEN-24224

Affected products (20)

cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:storcenter_px12-450r_firmware:4.1.402.34662:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:storcenter_px12-400r_firmware:4.1.402.34662:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:storcenter_px4-300r_firmware:4.1.402.34662:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:storcenter_px6-300d_firmware:4.1.402.34662:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:storcenter_px4-300d_firmware:4.1.402.34662:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:storcenter_px2-300d_firmware:4.1.402.34662:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:storcenter_ix4-300d_firmware:4.1.402.34662:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:storcenter_ix2_firmware:4.1.402.34662:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:storcenter_ix2-dl_firmware:4.1.402.34662:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:ez_media_\&_backup_center_firmware:4.1.402.34662:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:px12-450r_firmware:4.1.402.34662:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:px12-400r_firmware:4.1.402.34662:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:px4-400r_firmware:4.1.402.34662:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:px4-300r_firmware:4.1.402.34662:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:px6-300d_firmware:4.1.402.34662:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:px4-400d_firmware:4.1.402.34662:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:px4-300d_firmware:4.1.402.34662:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:px2-300d_firmware:4.1.402.34662:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:ix4-300d_firmware:4.1.402.34662:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:ix2_firmware:4.1.402.34662:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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