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CVE-2018-1074: ovirt-engine API and administration web portal before versions 4.2.2.5, 4.1.11.2 is vulnerable to an exposure

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CVE-2018-1074 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.7) affecting ovirt, enterprise virtualization. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

ovirt-engine API and administration web portal before versions 4.2.2.5, 4.1.11.2 is vulnerable to an exposure of Power Management credentials, including cleartext passwords to Host Administrators. A Host Administrator could use this flaw to gain access to the power management systems of hosts they control.

Why this priority

  • High severity
  • On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score7.7 (High)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededLow
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance1.4% (top 27%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-200, CWE-522
Published2018-04-26
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: ovirt · redhat

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Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

ovirt ovirt UPGRADE
Affected: <= 4.1.11.1
Fixed in: newer than 4.1.11.1
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy ovirt || rpm -q ovirt || ovirt --version
2. UPGRADE to newer than 4.1.11.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade ovirt
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade ovirt
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
redhat enterprise virtualization DOWNGRADE
Affected: 4.0
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy enterprise-virtualization || rpm -q enterprise-virtualization || enterprise-virtualization --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison enterprise-virtualization sudo apt install enterprise-virtualization=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0> sudo apt-mark hold enterprise-virtualization
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list enterprise-virtualization sudo dnf downgrade enterprise-virtualization-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0> sudo dnf versionlock add enterprise-virtualization
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2018-1074?

ovirt: upgrade to newer than 4.1.11.1; enterprise virtualization: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-1074 being exploited?

CVE-2018-1074 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2018-1074 affect?

CVE-2018-1074 affects ovirt, enterprise virtualization. Severity is high (CVSS 7.7). ovirt-engine API and administration web portal before versions 4.2.2.5, 4.1.11.2 is vulnerable to an exposure of Power Management credentials, including cleartext passwords to Host Administrators. A Host Administrator could use this flaw to

How urgent is CVE-2018-1074?

Priority 50/100. High severity; On your watchlist

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