Is CVE-2018-9071 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2018-9071 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2018-9071 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2018-9071 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-9071?

CVE-2018-9071 has a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2018-9071

CWE-200Published: November 16, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

5.3

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Lenovo Chassis Management Module (CMM) prior to version 2.0.0 allows unauthenticated users to retrieve information related to the current authentication configuration settings. Exposed settings relate to password lengths, expiration, and lockout configuration.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-9071 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.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-200): Information exposure vulnerabilities leak sensitive data to unauthorized actors.