LOW
CVE-2018-12461
CWE-295Published: July 10, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
3.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Fixed issues with NetIQ eDirectory prior to 9.1.1 when checking certificate revocation.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2018-12461 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
netiq1 product(s)
edirectory
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2018-12461
CVSS Score3.5 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessCWE-295
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 10, 2018
Related CVEs (CWE-295)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2018-12461 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.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.