LOW
CVE-2018-1842
CWE-347Published: November 9, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
3.6
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
IBM Cognos Analytics 11 Configuration tool, under certain circumstances, will bypass OIDC namespace signature verification on its id_token. IBM X-Force ID: 150902.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2018-1842 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
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 VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (10)
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1042031Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/150902VDB Entry · Vendor Advisory
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190401-0003/Third Party Advisory
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https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10738249Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1042031Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/150902VDB Entry · Vendor Advisory
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190401-0003/Third Party Advisory
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https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10738249Patch · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2018-1842
CVSS Score3.6 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessCWE-347
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 9, 2018
Related CVEs (CWE-347)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2018-1842 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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