CVE-2018-1247

Name: CVE-2018-1247
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-05-08T13:29:01.897+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 16.97%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1247 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. RSA Authentication Manager Security Console, version 8.3 and earlier, contains a XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability. This could potentially allow admin users to cause a denial of service or extract server data via injecting a maliciously crafted DTD in an XML file submitted to the application.. EPSS estimates a 16.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

RSA Authentication Manager Security Console, version 8.3 and earlier, contains a XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability. This could potentially allow admin users to cause a denial of service or extract server data via injecting a maliciously crafted DTD in an XML file submitted to the application.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

16.97%

96.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-611

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Rsa	Authentication Manager	<= 8.3

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/May/18Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104107Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040835Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44634/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/May/18Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104107Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040835Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44634/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: May 8, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1247?

How severe is CVE-2018-1247?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1247 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 16.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1247?

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