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CVE-2018-1285

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 49.84%

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CVE-2018-1285 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Apache log4net versions before 2.0.10 do not disable XML external entities when parsing log4net configuration files. This allows for XXE-based attacks in applications that accept attacker-controlled log4net configuration files.. EPSS estimates a 49.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Apache log4net versions before 2.0.10 do not disable XML external entities when parsing log4net configuration files. This allows for XXE-based attacks in applications that accept attacker-controlled log4net configuration files.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
49.84%

98.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
ApacheLog4net< 2.0.10
FedoraprojectFedora30
FedoraprojectFedora31
FedoraprojectFedora32
OracleApplication Testing Suite13.3.0.1
OracleHospitality Opera 55.5
OracleHospitality Opera 55.6
OracleHospitality Simphony18.2.7.2
OracleHospitality Simphony19.1.3
NetappManageability Software Development KitAll versions
NetappSnapcenterAll versions

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1285?
Apache log4net versions before 2.0.10 do not disable XML external entities when parsing log4net configuration files. This allows for XXE-based attacks in applications that accept attacker-controlled log4net configuration files.
How severe is CVE-2018-1285?
CVE-2018-1285 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 49.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1285?
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