HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2018-1073
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.

NVD Source

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

ovirt1 product(s)
ovirt-engine
Red Hat3 product(s)
virtualizationvirtualization hostenterprise linux
Source: NVD CPE · 4 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (6)

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104189Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-1073Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104189Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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.