CVE-2018-1321

Name: CVE-2018-1321
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-03-20T17:29:00.267+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 18.02%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1321 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An administrator with report and template entitlements in Apache Syncope 1.2.x before 1.2.11, 2.0.x before 2.0.8, and unsupported releases 1.0.x and 1.1.x which may be also affected, can use XSL Transformations (XSLT) to perform malicious operations, including but not limited to file read, file write, and code execution.. EPSS estimates a 18.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An administrator with report and template entitlements in Apache Syncope 1.2.x before 1.2.11, 2.0.x before 2.0.8, and unsupported releases 1.0.x and 1.1.x which may be also affected, can use XSL Transformations (XSLT) to perform malicious operations, including but not limited to file read, file write, and code execution.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

18.02%

96.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Apache	Syncope	>= 1.2.0, < 1.2.11	—
Apache	Syncope	>= 2.0.0, < 2.0.8	—
Apache	Syncope	1.0.0	—
Apache	Syncope	1.0.4	—
Apache	Syncope	1.0.5	—
Apache	Syncope	1.0.6	—
Apache	Syncope	1.0.7	—
Apache	Syncope	1.0.8	—
Apache	Syncope	1.0.9	—
Apache	Syncope	1.1.0	—
Apache	Syncope	1.1.1	—
Apache	Syncope	1.1.2	—
Apache	Syncope	1.1.3	—
Apache	Syncope	1.1.4	—
Apache	Syncope	1.1.5	—
Apache	Syncope	1.1.6	—
Apache	Syncope	1.1.7	—
Apache	Syncope	1.1.8	—
Apache	Syncope	1.2.0	Milestone1

References

http://syncope.apache.org/security.html#CVE-2018-1321:_Remote_code_execution_by_administrators_with_report_and_template_entitlementsMitigation, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103508Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45400/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://syncope.apache.org/security.html#CVE-2018-1321:_Remote_code_execution_by_administrators_with_report_and_template_entitlementsMitigation, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103508Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45400/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Mar 20, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1321?

How severe is CVE-2018-1321?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1321 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 18.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1321?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-1321?

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Source: NVD / NIST