CVE-2018-1000542

Name: CVE-2018-1000542
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-06-26T16:29:02.257+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.73%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1000542 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. netbeans-mmd-plugin version <= 1.4.3 contains a XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in MMD file import that can result in Possible information disclosure, server-side request forgery, or remote code execution. This attack appear to be exploitable via Specially crafted MMD file.. EPSS estimates a 2.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

netbeans-mmd-plugin version <= 1.4.3 contains a XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in MMD file import that can result in Possible information disclosure, server-side request forgery, or remote code execution. This attack appear to be exploitable via Specially crafted MMD file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.73%

84.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-611

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netbeans-Mmd-Plugin Project	Netbeans-Mmd-Plugin	1.4.3

References

https://0dd.zone/2018/06/02/Netbeans-MMD-Plugin-XXE/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/raydac/netbeans-mmd-plugin/issues/45Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://0dd.zone/2018/06/02/Netbeans-MMD-Plugin-XXE/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/raydac/netbeans-mmd-plugin/issues/45Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 26, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1000542?

How severe is CVE-2018-1000542?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1000542 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1000542?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST