CVE-2018-1996

What it is

IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 could provide weaker than expected security, caused by the improper TLS configuration. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques. IBM X-Force ID: 154650.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network with a low-privilege account. High risk of data exposure.

Exploit odds

1.1% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2019-02-19 17:29 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 01:52 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 1.1% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 5.3 MEDIUM (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2019-02-19 17:29 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 01:52 UTC

Exploit probability

1.1% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-327 · Broken cryptographic algorithm

Record status

Modified

Affected

• IBM Websphere Application Server ≤ 7.0.0.45
• IBM Websphere Application Server ≤ 8.0.0.15
• IBM Websphere Application Server ≤ 8.5.5.14
• IBM Websphere Application Server ≤ 9.0.0.10

Attack profile CVSS 3.0 · 5.3

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

High

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

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