CVE-2018-11081: Pivotal Operations Manager, versions 2.2.x prior to 2.2.1, 2.1.x prior to 2.1.11, 2.0.x prior to 2.0.16, and 1

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HIGH 7.9UPGRADE

CVE-2018-11081 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.9) affecting operations manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Pivotal Operations Manager, versions 2.2.x prior to 2.2.1, 2.1.x prior to 2.1.11, 2.0.x prior to 2.0.16, and 1.11.x prior to 2, fails to write the Operations Manager UAA config onto the temp RAM disk, thus exposing the configs directly onto disk. A remote user that has gained access to the Operations Manager VM, can now file search and find the UAA credentials for Operations Manager on the system disk..

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.9 (High)
Attack vector	Adjacent network
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 27%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2018-10-05
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Dell · Vendor: pivotal software

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-10-05 21:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:35 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pivotal software operations manager UPGRADE

Affected: >= 1.11.0 and < 1.12.25 · >= 2.0.0 and < 2.0.16 · >= 2.1.0 and < 2.1.11 · >= 2.2.0 and < 2.2.1

Fixed in: 1.12.25, 2.0.16, 2.1.11, 2.2.1

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.11.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy operations-manager || rpm -q operations-manager || operations-manager --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.12.25 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade operations-manager

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade operations-manager

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.11.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison operations-manager sudo apt install operations-manager=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.11.0> sudo apt-mark hold operations-manager

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list operations-manager sudo dnf downgrade operations-manager-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.11.0> sudo dnf versionlock add operations-manager

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-2018-11081?

operations manager: upgrade to 1.12.25, 2.0.16, 2.1.11, 2.2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-11081 being exploited?

CVE-2018-11081 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-2018-11081 affect?

CVE-2018-11081 affects operations manager. Severity is high (CVSS 7.9). Pivotal Operations Manager, versions 2.2.x prior to 2.2.1, 2.1.x prior to 2.1.11, 2.0.x prior to 2.0.16, and 1.11.x prior to 2, fails to write the Operations Manager UAA config onto the temp RAM disk, thus exposing the configs directly onto

How urgent is CVE-2018-11081?

Priority 46/100. High severity

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