CVE-2018-1789

8.4 HIGH 1% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

IBM API Connect v2018.1.0 through v2018.3.4 could allow an attacker to send a specially crafted request to conduct a server side request forgery attack. IBM X-Force ID: 148939.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network with a low-privilege account. High risk of data exposure, data tampering.
Exploit odds: 1.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2018-09-07 15:29 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-17 01:51 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 1.2% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 8.4 HIGH (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2018-09-07 15:29 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-17 01:51 UTC
Exploit probability: 1.2% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-918 · Server-side request forgery
Record status: Modified

Affected

IBM Api Connect ≤ 2018.3.4

Attack profile CVSS 3.0 · 8.4

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: High
Privileges needed: Low
User interaction: None
Scope: Changed
Confidentiality: High
Integrity: High
Availability: Low

Raw vector

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:L

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record