CVE-2018-12544

Name: CVE-2018-12544
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-10-10T20:29:00.71+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-12544 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In version from 3.5.Beta1 to 3.5.3 of Eclipse Vert.x, the OpenAPI XML type validator creates XML parsers without taking appropriate defense against XML attacks. This mechanism is exclusively when the developer uses the Eclipse Vert.x OpenAPI XML type validator to validate a provided schema.. EPSS estimates a 2.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In version from 3.5.Beta1 to 3.5.3 of Eclipse Vert.x, the OpenAPI XML type validator creates XML parsers without taking appropriate defense against XML attacks. This mechanism is exclusively when the developer uses the Eclipse Vert.x OpenAPI XML type validator to validate a provided schema.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.17%

80.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Eclipse	Vert.X	3.5.0
Eclipse	Vert.X	3.5.1
Eclipse	Vert.X	3.5.2
Eclipse	Vert.X	3.5.3

References

https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2946Third Party Advisory
https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=539568Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/vert-x3/vertx-web/issues/1021Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rd0e44e8ef71eeaaa3cf3d1b8b41eb25894372e2995ec908ce7624d26%40%3Ccommits.pulsar.apache.org%3E
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2946Third Party Advisory
https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=539568Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/vert-x3/vertx-web/issues/1021Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rd0e44e8ef71eeaaa3cf3d1b8b41eb25894372e2995ec908ce7624d26%40%3Ccommits.pulsar.apache.org%3E

Timeline

Published: Oct 10, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-12544?

How severe is CVE-2018-12544?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-12544 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12544?

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