CVE-2018-1542

Name: CVE-2018-1542
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-07-06T14:29:01.397+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1542 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM FileNet Content Manager, IBM Content Foundation, and IBM Case Foundation Administration Console for Content Platform Engine (ACCE) 5.2.1 and 5.5.0 are vulnerable to a XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources. EPSS estimates a 2.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM FileNet Content Manager, IBM Content Foundation, and IBM Case Foundation Administration Console for Content Platform Engine (ACCE) 5.2.1 and 5.5.0 are vulnerable to a XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources. IBM X-Force ID: 142597.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.40%

81.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-611

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Filenet Content Manager	5.2.1
Ibm	Filenet Content Manager	5.5.0
Ibm	Content Foundation	5.2.1
Ibm	Content Foundation	5.5.0

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22015943Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041225Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/142597VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22015943Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041225Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/142597VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 6, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1542?

How severe is CVE-2018-1542?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1542 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1542?

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-2018-1542?

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Source: NVD / NIST