MEDIUM
CVE-2018-1073
CWE-209Published: June 19, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The web console login form in ovirt-engine before version 4.2.3 returned different errors for non-existent users and invalid passwords, allowing an attacker to discover the names of valid user accounts.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2018-1073 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (6)
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104189Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1525Third Party Advisory
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-1073Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104189Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1525Third Party Advisory
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-1073Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2018-1073
CVSS Score5.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-209
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 19, 2018
Related CVEs (CWE-209)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2018-1073 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.