CVE-2018-7279: A remote code execution issue was discovered in AlienVault USM and OSSIM before 5.5.1.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-7279?

open source security information management: upgrade to 5.5.1; unified security management: upgrade to 5.5.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2018-7279 being exploited?

CVE-2018-7279 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2018-7279 affect?

CVE-2018-7279 affects open source security information management, unified security management. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). A remote code execution issue was discovered in AlienVault USM and OSSIM before 5.5.1.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2018-7279?

Priority 60/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2018-7279 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting open source security information management, unified security management. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A remote code execution issue was discovered in AlienVault USM and OSSIM before 5.5.1.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.4% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2018-03-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: alienvault

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-03-14 13:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

alienvault open source security information management UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.5.1

Fixed in: 5.5.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy open-source-security-information-management || rpm -q open-source-security-information-management || open-source-security-information-management --version

2. UPGRADE to 5.5.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade open-source-security-information-management

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade open-source-security-information-management

Note

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

alienvault unified security management UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.5.1

Fixed in: 5.5.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy unified-security-management || rpm -q unified-security-management || unified-security-management --version

2. UPGRADE to 5.5.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade unified-security-management

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade unified-security-management

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2018-7279?

open source security information management: upgrade to 5.5.1; unified security management: upgrade to 5.5.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-7279 being exploited?

CVE-2018-7279 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-2018-7279 affect?

CVE-2018-7279 affects open source security information management, unified security management. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). A remote code execution issue was discovered in AlienVault USM and OSSIM before 5.5.1.

How urgent is CVE-2018-7279?

Priority 60/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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