CVE-2018-1281 affects Apache MXNet versions older than 1.0.0, where the clustered setup incorrectly binds the scheduler to 0.0.0.0 instead of the user-specified DMLC_PS_ROOT_URI. This exposes the MXNet instance on all network interfaces, even when a local-only binding (e.g., 127.0.0.1) was intended. Rated with a CVSS score of 6.5 (Medium), this vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to access the exposed port over the network, potentially leading to information disclosure. There is currently no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 1.0.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apache:mxnet:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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