Is CVE-2018-1342 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2018-1342 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2018-1342 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2018-1342 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-1342?

CVE-2018-1342 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2018-1342

CWE-434Published: January 26, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A Vulnerability exists on Admin Console where an attacker can upload files to the Admin Console server, and potentially execute them. This impacts NetIQ Access Manager versions 4.3 and 4.4 as well as the Administrative console.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-1342 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.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.